Bone turnover markers for early detection of fracture healing disturbances: A review of the scientific literature

Imaging techniques are the standard method for assessment of fracture healing processes. However, these methods are perhaps not entirely reliable for early detection of complications, the most frequent of these being delayed union and non-union. A prompt diagnosis of such disorders could prevent pro...

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Main Authors: Cristina P. Sousa, Isabel R. Dias, Mónica Lopez-peña, José A. Camassa, Paulo J. Lourenço, Fernando M. Judas, Manuela E. Gomes, Rui L. Reis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Ciências 2015-06-01
Series:Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0001-37652015000201049&lng=en&tlng=en