Background: The poor vascularity of tendons is a major factor in their limited healing
capacity. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) on …

This article describes research that aims to encourage physical activity through a novel
pervasive gaming paradigm. Data from a wearable accelerometer are logged wirelessly to a cell …

AIM: Numerous studies have been published regarding the comparison between intramedullary
nail and the dynamic hip screw and plate for the fixation of intertrochanteric fractures in …

This study tests the hypothesis that addition of a protease-modulating matrix enhances the
efficacy of autologous growth factors in diabetic ulcers. Fifty-one patients with chronic diabetic …

Introduction The aim of this study is to assess if an application of platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
gel would improve the mechanical properties of rabbit’s patellar tendon after resecting its …

Background Use of tranexamic acid (TXA) is effective and safe in reducing the blood loss in
total knee arthroplasty (TKR) performed using a tourniquet, but, data in TKR performed …

Spinal fusion remains the gold-standard treatment for several pathological spine conditions.
Although, autologous Iliac Crest Bone Grafting is considered the gold-standard graft choice …

Total knee replacement (TKR) is one of the most common surgeries over the last decade.
Patients undergoing TKR are at high risk for postoperative anemia and furthermore for …

Demineralised bone matrix (DBM), a form of allograft, possesses the properties of osteoinductivity
and osteoconductivity. A large body of data obtained from extensive preclinical studies …

Background Vitamin D plays an important role in bone mineralization, remodeling, and
maintenance and therefore its deficiency may be implicated in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis (…