Effects of anticoagulation on wound healing using a tensile test.

Smith, Matthew J; Haltom, J Douglas; Gainor, Barry J · Orthopedics · 2008

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Wound healing is a complicated and dynamic process. The aim of this study was to determine whether systemic administration of common anticoagulants retards or delays wound healing in an animal model.

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