Histological evaluation of hydroxyapatite granules with and without platelet-rich plasma versus an autologous bone graft : comparative study of biomaterials used for spinal fusion in a New Zealand white rabbit model

Objectives: Hydroxyapatite (HA) has osteoconductive properties and is widely used as a bone graft substitute. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous product with osteoinductive effects. Hypothetically, a combination of both would augment the bone formation effect of HA and widen its application...

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Main Authors: Zakaria@Mohamad, Zamzuri, Che Seman, Che Nor Zarida, Buyong, Zunariah, Sharifudin, Mohd Ariff, Zulkifly, Ahmad Hafiz, Khalid, Kamarul Ariffin
Format: Article
Language:English
English
Published: 2016
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