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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Kuantan, Pahang :
Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia,
2011
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