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Stimulation of tendon repair: mechanical loading, GDFs and platelets. A mini-review

Per Aspenberg

International Orthopaedics · 2007 · 162 citations · 31 references

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The Achilles Tendon Total Rupture Score (ATRS)

Katarina Nilsson‐Helander, Roland Thomeé, Karin Grävare Silbernagel et al. · The American Journal of Sports Medicine · 2006 · 476 citations

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Platelet concentrate injection improves Achilles tendon repair in rats

Per Aspenberg, Olena Virchenko · Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica · 2004 · 340 citations · Full text

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The Effects of Platelet-Derived Growth Factor-BB on Healing of the Rabbit Medial Collateral Ligament

Kevin A. Hildebrand, Savio L‐Y. Woo, David W. Smith et al. · The American Journal of Sports Medicine · 1998 · 271 citations

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How can one platelet injection after tendon injury lead to a stronger tendon after 4 weeks?: Interplay between early regeneration and mechanical stimulation

Olena Virchenko, Per Aspenberg · Acta Orthopaedica · 2006 · 257 citations · Full text

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Insulin-Like Growth Factor I Accelerates Functional Recovery from Achilles Tendon Injury in a Rat Model

Christopher A. Kurtz, Thomas G. Loebig, Donald D. Anderson et al. · The American Journal of Sports Medicine · 1999 · 225 citations

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