Comparison of the healing of open tibial fractures covered with either muscle or fasciocutaneous tissue in a murine model.

The objective of this study was to compare the effects of soft tissue coverage by either muscle or fasciocutaneous tissue on the healing of open tibial fractures in a murine model. An open tibial fracture, stripped of periosteum with intramedullary fixation, was created in mice. Experimental groups...

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Main Authors: Harry, L, Sandison, A, Paleolog, E, Hansen, U, Pearse, M, Nanchahal, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008