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ArticleIndian journal of orthopaedics2024

Single/ Multiple Dose Percutaneously Injected LR-PRP Enhances Union Rate in Fracture Delayed Unions: A Prospective Case Series.

Kishor Kunal, Nitesh Gahlot, Neeraj Choudhary, Abhay Elhence

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Kishor KunalDepartment of Orthopedics, AIIMS, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342005 India.
Nitesh GahlotDepartment of Orthopedics, AIIMS, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342005 India.ORCID 0000-0001-7352-5228
Neeraj ChoudharyDepartment of Orthopedics, AIIMS, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342005 India.
Abhay ElhenceDepartment of Orthopedics, AIIMS, Jodhpur, Rajasthan 342005 India.

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Abstract

Background: Average bone healing times of common fractures in adults ranges from 3 to 12 weeks and is location dependent. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) stimulates natural healing process through growth factors contained in platelets and has been employed for the same in delayed unions. Methods: All patients > 18 years and documented delayed union were included in the study. Patients were followed up monthly after each Leucocyte-rich PRP (LR-PRP) injection and a decision for repeat PRP injection was taken on basis of visible impression in radiograph after previous injection. Results: Total 36 patients were studied in which 5 patients were lost to follow-up. Union was achieved in 28/31 (90.3%). 20 (71.4%) patients required only single PRP injections. 4 (14.3%) patients required 2 PRP injections, 3 (10.7%) patients required 3 PRP injections and 1 (3.6%) patient required 4 PRP injection. There was no significant correlation of number of PRPs to time from 1st PRP-union or time from last PPR- union. Conclusion: Single/multiple dose percutaneously administered LR-PRP can be used as a fruitful alternative to catalyze union in patients having delayed union irrespective of site of injury.

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Delayed unionDiaphyseal fractureFracture healingLR-PRPMetaphyseal fractureNon-surgical treatmentPRP

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PMCPMC11628457

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