“…[8][9][10] Recently, platelet rich plasma has gained popularity, affecting healing by increasing tenocyte proliferation and stimulating collagen production. [11,12] Using growth factors with coverage of tendon with the periosteum as a shield have been also used to improve healing. [13,14] In contrast to platelet rich plasma, a topical hemostatic agent (Ankaferd Blood Stopper ® ; Ankaferd Ilac Kozmetik AS, Istanbul, Turkey) was shown to negatively affect tendon healing.…”