Generation of open metatarsal fracture in rats: a model for secondary fracture healing

A fracture model in rats for the study of secondary bone healing was described. Standard open midshaft transverse metatarsal fracture was produced with bone cutting forceps in 28 rats. The commonly open and close fracture models utilized for bone and mineral researches are associated with varying de...

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Main Authors: Abubakar, Adamu Abdul, Ali, Ahmed Khalaf, Ibrahim, Sahar Mohammed, Handool, Kareem Obayes, Khan, Mohammad Shuaib, Noordin, Mustapha Mohammed, Tengku Ibrahim, Tengku Azmi, Kaka, Ubedullah, Loqman, Mohamad Yusof
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ital Publication 2020
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/89102/1/RAT.pdf