title: Use of platelet rich plasma and hyaluronic acid on exposed tendons of the foot and ankle.
abstract: Platelet rich plasma was used as an autologous scaffold for cellular growth, in combination with hyaluronic acid as a temporary dermal substitute. This aided healing of acute and chronic open wounds of the foot and ankle.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Cervelli
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lucarini
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Spallone
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Brinci
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: de Angelis
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D001458:Bandages; D005260:Female; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D053657:Platelet-Rich Plasma; D017768:Skin, Artificial; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055675:Viscosupplements / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D005782:Gels; D055675:Viscosupplements; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid