Effect of growth hormone and somatomedin-C axis on fracture healing

Aim: Many studies have examined the effects of different calciotropic hormones on fracture healing, whereas few studies focus on growth factors. Local detection of somatomedin C (IGF-1) in fracture callus, application of growth hormone (GH) and IGF-1 as non-union treatment, and low GH and IGF-1 leve...

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Main Authors: Ali Biçimoğlu, Hakan Kocaoğlu, Batuhan Gencer, Emrah Çalışkan, Özgür Doğan, Özgür Kaya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Journal of Surgery and Medicine 2019-09-01
Series:Journal of Surgery and Medicine
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Online Access:https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/josam/issue/48398/617669