Evaluation of the role of platelet gel in promoting healing of phalangeal fractures after fixation by Kirschner wires
Abstract Background Autologous Platelet gel may become an ideal autologously prepared biologic blood-derived product that can be exogenously applied to a diversity of tissues, in which it releases high concentrations of platelet growth factors that enhance healing. Aim of the Work to evaluate the role of platelet gel in promoting healing in phalangeal fractures. Patients and Methods This study was conducted on 20 Patients were operated either by general or local anesthesia in a prospective interventional study for: evaluation the role of platelet gel in promoting healing of phalangeal fractures after fixation by Kirschner wires. Results In this study: clinical and radiographic signs of healing at 12wks were achieved in 70% of studied patients and 16wks were achieved in 30% of studied patients and early improvement of swelling and tenderness. Conclusion The use of Autologous platelet gel in phalangeal fractures after fixation by Kirschner wires gives a significant improvement quickly over the periods according to swelling, tenderness and x-ray healing So decrease recovery time and return to work and activities.