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Lower nonunion rate with PRP-augmented cannulated screw fixation of femoral neck fracture

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August 2016

Lower nonunion rate with PRP-augmented cannulated screw fixation of femoral neck fracture

Vol: 5| Issue: 8| Number:26| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

The role of platelet rich plasma in management of fracture neck femur: new insights

Int Orthop. 2016 May;40(5):1019-24

Contributing Authors:
AM Samy

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Synopsis

60 younger patients (20-45 years old) with a femoral neck fracture and scheduled for internal fixation with cannulated screws were randomized to fixation with or without platelet-rich plasma (PRP) augmentation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate if PRP administration within the cannulated screws was associated with a reduction in the incidence of fixation failure and nonunion. Results demon...

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