Platelets contribute to the healing process in soft tissue by providing the initial hemostasis that occurs following injury, a framework for fibrin matrix formation and contribution of growth factors.

According to the US National Institute of Health, surgical procedures are considered a form of controlled injury, so many of the complications faced by surgery patients are very similar to those faced by trauma patients. Scientists are currently investigating ways to treat wounds caused by trauma, burns or surgical inventions with biological agents (i.e. growth factors) or new drugs. Growth factor priming of acute wound sites pre-activates the cellular and molecular components of tissue repair, prior to tissue injury.

Objectives are aimed at gathering information to establish evidence that autologous platelet gel positively effects the healing of acute wounds.

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Exclusion Criteria: Pregnant of lactating Diabetic, keloid former, collagen vascular disease Smoker Body Mass Index >30kg/m2 Know history of HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis A, B, or C Bleeding disorder, Aspirin, NSAID or anticoagulant user Cancer or treatment for cancer in past 5 years-