Development of a tibial experimental non-union model in rats

Abstract Background Many non-union animal models have been developed to explore the problems surrounding fracture healing. However, the existing models are not perfect and cannot satisfy all non-union studies. This study aimed to make a non-union model of the tibia in rats by cauterization of the po...

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Main Authors: Xue-Qiang Wu, Dong Wang, Yang Liu, Jun-Lin Zhou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02408-3