Use of platelet rich plasma and hyaluronic acid on exposed tendons of the foot and ankle.
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.
Cervelli
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V
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
Lucarini
L
L
Spallone
D
D
Brinci
L
L
de Angelis
B
B
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*
D005782:Gels; D055675:Viscosupplements; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid