Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part B (2023)

Effectiveness of platelet rich plasma in accelerating the healing of wounds

Author(s):

Dr. Imran Jan, Dr. Mariya Shafiki and Dr. Aijaz Ahmad Ganai

Abstract:
Chronic and acute non-healing wounds represent a major public health problem, and replacement of cutaneous lesions by the newly regenerated skin is challenging. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a widely used throughout diverse fields of medicine for improving tissue regeneration. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in individuals with chronic and acute non-healing wounds. This prospective study was carried out in the Department of Orthopaedics, Rajawadi Muncipal General Hospital, Mumbai in which a total of 13 patients were enrolled.

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How to cite this article:
Dr. Imran Jan, Dr. Mariya Shafiki and Dr. Aijaz Ahmad Ganai. Effectiveness of platelet rich plasma in accelerating the healing of wounds. Nat. J. Clin. Orthop. 2023;7(1):90-96. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/orthor.2023.v7.i1b.395