Calcitonin substitution in calcitonin deficiency reduces particle-induced osteolysis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Periprosthetic osteolysis is a major cause of aseptic loosening in joint arthroplasty. This study investigates the impact of CT (calcitonin) deficiency and CT substitution under in-vivo circumstances on particle-induced osteolysis in...

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Main Authors: Grabellus Florian, Hilken Gero, Broecker-Preuss Martina, Neuerburg Laura, Bachmann Hagen S, Kauther Max D, Koehler Gabriele, von Knoch Marius, Wedemeyer Christian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/12/186