Perceptions of using lithium in fracture management: a survey of orthopaedic surgeons, fracture patients and the general public

Perceptions of using lithium in fracture management: a survey of orthopaedic surgeons, fracture patients and the general public

Abstract Background Lithium, an established psychiatric medication, has recently been shown to enhance new bone formation in preclinical fracture models. Current research is focused on evaluating the efficacy of low-dose, short-term lithium treatment to improve long bone fracture healing through a P...

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Main Authors: Kathak Vachhani, Cari M. Whyne, Ayal Schaffer, Diane Nam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Lithium
Fracture healing
Drug repurposing
Orthopaedic surgeons
Surveys and questionnaires
Perception
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-019-2772-0

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