Bone formation effect of hydroxyapatite granules and platelet rich plasma in posterolateral lumbar spinal fusion /

BACKGROUND: Hydroxyapatite is widely used as bone graft substitute. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is enriched with growth factors. Hypothetically combination of PRP and hydroxyapatite would augment bone formation effect of hydroxyapatite and widen its application in spinal fusion. OBJECTIVE: To compare...

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Main Author: Zunariah Buyong
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: Kuantan, Pahang : Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia, 2011
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