The Effect of Doxycycline on Achilles Tendon Repair in a Rat Model
INTRODUCTION: Doxycycline is a commonly used antibiotic that is also a potent inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs). The use of doxycycline in repairing tendon lesions has been previously investigated and conflicting findings have been reported on its effectiveness. In this study, we sought t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Malaysian Orthopaedic Association
2020-11-01
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| Series: | Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://www.morthoj.org/2020/v14n3/doxycycline-achilles-tendon.pdf |