Influence of transcutaneous electrical stimulation on heterotopic ossification: an experimental study in Wistar rats
Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a metaplastic biological process in which there is newly formed bone in soft tissues, resulting in joint mobility deficit and pain. Different treatment modalities have been tried to prevent HO development, but there is no consensus on a therapeutic approach. Since el...
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Language: | English |
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Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica
2015-08-01
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Series: | Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2015001101055&tlng=en |