CONVENTIONAL MECHANICAL FIXATION AND USE OF AUTOLOGOUS PLATELET RICH PLASMA(PRP) IN WOUND BEDS PRIOR TO RESURFACING WITH SPLIT SKIN GRAFT

Abstract

Platelet rich plasma is known for its hemostatic, adhesive and healing properties due to the many growth factors released from the platelets into the wound site. Autologous PRP helps to achieve stable hemostasis as it mimics the final stages of the clotting cascade. It adheres to the bedgrafts immediately to prevent any collection under