Evidence supporting the use of: PLGA
For the health condition: Surgery (healing from)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 4

Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) is a synthetic, biodegradable polymer widely used in biomedical applications, including supporting healing after surgery. Its use is primarily justified and supported by scientific research. PLGA is commonly employed as a material for sutures, scaffolds, and drug delivery systems. Scientific studies have demonstrated that PLGA’s biocompatibility and tunable degradation profile make it ideal for tissue engineering scaffolds that can promote tissue regeneration, wound healing, and controlled release of therapeutic agents at surgical sites.

For example, PLGA has been used to fabricate scaffolds for bone, cartilage, and soft tissue repair, providing structural support while gradually degrading and being replaced by natural tissue. It is also used as a coating for surgical sutures to enhance wound closure and as a matrix for delivering antibiotics or growth factors directly to the surgical site, reducing infection risk and promoting faster healing. Numerous preclinical and clinical studies have shown that PLGA-based devices and formulations improve healing outcomes, minimize inflammation, and reduce complications compared to traditional materials.

Overall, the use of PLGA in surgical healing is strongly supported by scientific evidence, with dozens of peer-reviewed studies, FDA-approved products, and widespread clinical adoption in various surgical fields.

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