Abstract
Femoral fractures were created in rats to determine whether there were differences in healing under conditions of immobilization and under conditions of immediate weight-bearing. Histologic and roentgenographic differences were present by the second week after fracture and differences became progressively greater during the next 3 wk. Functional weight-bearing was found to accelerate the rate of fracture healing and to improve significantly the strength of the healing bone.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 369-375 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Unknown Journal |
Volume | 59 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1977 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine