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Sensory improvement of leprosy peripheral neuropathy in patients treated with perineural injection of platelet-rich plasma

Sukma Anjayani, Yohanes Widodo Wirohadidjojo, Andi Muhammad Adam, Danny Suwandi, Arifin Seweng, Muh Dali Amiruddin

International Journal of Dermatology · 2013 · 105 citations · 21 references

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Abstract

This study shows that perineural PRP injection could promote improvement of peripheral neuropathy sensibility in patients with leprosy. More research is needed to better determine the effects of PRP in nerve regeneration.

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