ReviewCureus2024
Harnessing Healing Power: A Comprehensive Review on Platelet-Rich Plasma in Compound Fracture Care.
Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.
What it found
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Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
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Who cites it
6 citing papers in PubMed, 5 citations in OpenAlex.
- Fracture healing: from molecular and cellular mechanisms to therapeutic strategies.Signal transduction and targeted therapy · 2026Review
- Effects of platelet-rich plasma-assisted arthroscopic debridement plus microfracture surgery on visual analogue scale scores and cartilage repair indicators in early-stage knee osteoarthritis.American journal of translational research · 2026Article
- Platelet-Rich Plasma: Are We Ahead of the Evidence?The archives of bone and joint surgery · 2026Article
- Letter to the Editor: Kunal et al. Single/Multiple Dose Percutaneously Injected LR PRP Enhances Union Rate in Fracture Delayed Unions: A Prospective Case Series.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2025Article
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- Therapeutic Potential of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Fracture Healing: A Comprehensive Review.Cureus · 2024Review
Corrections and comments
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Authors and funding
4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
Funding
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Abstract
This comprehensive review explores the applications of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the context of compound fracture care, providing a thorough examination of its biological mechanisms, preparation techniques, and clinical implications. The analysis highlights PRP's potential in accelerating bone healing, enhancing soft tissue repair, reducing inflammation and infection risks, and managing pain during fracture recovery. The review underscores the importance of ethical and regulatory considerations in integrating PRP into orthopaedic practice, emphasising informed consent, transparent patient communication, and ongoing monitoring of ethical concerns. Looking ahead, the implications for the future of compound fracture care suggest a transformative shift with the potential for personalised medicine approaches and emerging technologies. However, the conclusion calls for a balanced perspective, acknowledging the promising applications of PRP while emphasising the need for responsible and ethical use. The collaborative efforts of healthcare professionals, researchers, and regulatory bodies are crucial in navigating this evolving landscape and harnessing the healing power of PRP to redefine orthopaedic care for individuals with compound fractures.
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