Use of Radiographic Densitometry to Predict the Bone Healing Index in Distraction Osteogenesis

Bone lengthening with distraction osteogenesis involves prolonged application of an external fixator frame. Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of callus has been described using various imaging modalities but there is no simple reliable and readily available method. This study aims to investiga...

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Main Authors: A Saw, S Manimaran, S Faizal, AM Bulgiba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Malaysian Orthopaedic Association 2008-04-01
Series:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
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Online Access:http://morthoj.org/2008v2n1/Radiographic_Densitometry.pdf