Skeletal nutrient vascular adaptation induced by external oscillatory intramedullary fluid pressure intervention

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Interstitial fluid flow induced by loading has demonstrated to be an important mediator for regulating bone mass and morphology. It is shown that the fluid movement generated by the intramedullary pressure (ImP) provides a source for...

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Main Authors: Qin Yi-Xian, Brink Peter, Lam Hoyan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/5/1/18