Use of platelet rich plasma and hyaluronic acid on exposed tendons of the foot and ankle

V Cervelli; L Lucarini; D Spallone; L Brinci; B de Angelis

doi:10.12968/jowc.2010.19.5.48045

Use of platelet rich plasma and hyaluronic acid on exposed tendons of the foot and ankle

J Wound Care. 2010 May;19(5):186, 188-90. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2010.19.5.48045.

Authors

V Cervelli¹, L Lucarini, D Spallone, L Brinci, B de Angelis

Affiliation

¹ Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.

PMID: 20505591
DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2010.19.5.48045

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.

MeSH terms

Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Ankle Injuries / therapy*
Bandages
Female
Foot Injuries / therapy*
Gels
Humans
Hyaluronic Acid / therapeutic use*
Male
Middle Aged
Platelet-Rich Plasma*
Skin, Artificial
Tendon Injuries / therapy*
Treatment Outcome
Viscosupplements / therapeutic use*
Wound Healing / physiology*

Substances

Gels
Viscosupplements
Hyaluronic Acid