Double membrane platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) – Synovium succeeds in regenerating cartilage defect at the knee: An experimental study on rabbit

Ahmad Taufik S, Bayu Tirta Dirja, Dwikora Novembri Utomo, Muhammad Andry Usman, Muhammad Sakti, Muhammad Ruksal Saleh, Mochammad Hatta, Budu

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Abstract

Background: This study aims to prove the healing results (regeneration) in cartilage defects using a combination treatment of microfractures and transplantation synovium-platelet rich fibrin (S-PRF). Methods: A cartilage defect was made in the trochlear groove of the knee of adult New Zealand white rabbits, and was classified into three treatment groups. The group 1 was cartilage defect without treatment, 2 with microfracture treatment, and 3 with microfracture covered with a synovium-platelet rich fibrin (S-PRF) membrane. Twelve weeks after the intervention, the animals were macroscopically and histologically examined, and evaluated by the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS). Additionally, the expression of aggrecan and type 2 collagen was examined by real-time-PCR. Results: The ICSR scores for macroscopic were significantly higher in the microfracture and S-PRF transplant group than in the other groups. Also, the ICSR scores for histology were significantly higher in this group. The expression of aggrecan and type 2 collagen was higher in the group that received complete treatment. Conclusions: Microfractures and transplantation of synovium-platelet rich fibrin (S-PRF) can regenerate knee cartilage defects which have been shown to increase the expression of mRNA aggrecan and mRNA type 2 collagen resulting in excellent repair.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere13139
JournalHeliyon
Volume9
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2023

Keywords

  • Cartilage defect
  • Microfracture
  • Platelet-rich fibrin
  • Synovium

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