Can platelet-rich plasma therapy save patients with ulnar collateral ligament tears from surgery?
Introduction: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been shown to be effective in treating partial tears of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the elbow in overhead throwing athletes, but it is still unknown whether it has a role in complete tears. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness...
Main Authors: | Yuki Kato, Shin Yamada, Jover Chavez |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-06-01
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Series: | Regenerative Therapy |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352320418300907 |
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