Optimization of a closed rat tibial fracture model

Abstract Background The use of a closed fracture model has become the preferred model to study the fracture healing process, given that the periosteum and the soft tissue surrounding the fracture site play an important role in the fracture healing process. Some techniques like osteotomy, drilling th...

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Main Authors: Kareem Obayes Handool, Sahar Mohammed Ibrahim, Ubedullah Kaka, Muhammad Aarif Omar, Jalila Abu, Md Sabri Mohd Yusoff, Loqman Mohamad Yusof
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-05-01
Series:Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40634-018-0128-6