indications

 Scapular process fractures

Types

Coracoid process

Scapula spine

Acromial fractures

Options

Definition

Platelet rich plasma

Concept

2 main components

1.  Platelets

- contain PDGF, TGF, VEGF

2.  Growth factors

- ILGF

- FGF

Formed from the separation of whole blood into plasma and RBC

- separation usually achieved with centrifugation

Platelet concentration

AO Classification

Types

1. Supracondylar

2. Unicondylar

3. Intracondylar

Xrays

Supracondylar / Extra-condylar