Percutaneous injection of platelet-rich plasma to treat atrophic nonunion after internal fixation of ulnar fracture: a case report

Non-union is a serious postoperative complication of fracture. Early detection and intervention can avoid revision surgery. Platelet-rich plasma releases many active tissue factors and has potential to promote fracture healing. Percutaneous injection of platelet-rich plasma at the fracture site may...

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Published in:Nagoya journal of medical science 2021-02, Vol.83 (1), p.201-208
Main Authors: Li, Shao-Guang, Huang, Yong, Zhu, Hai-Jia, Huang, Jie-Feng
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Non-union is a serious postoperative complication of fracture. Early detection and intervention can avoid revision surgery. Platelet-rich plasma releases many active tissue factors and has potential to promote fracture healing. Percutaneous injection of platelet-rich plasma at the fracture site may avoid surgical treatment when non-union occurs. We present a case of atrophic non-union of an ulna fracture treated conservatively with percutaneous injection of platelet-rich plasma.
ISSN:0027-7622
2186-3326
DOI:10.18999/nagjms.83.1.201