The effect of radiation on the fracture repair process. A biomechanical evaluation of a closed fracture in a rat model
Markbreiter L, Pelker R, Friedlaender G, Peschel R, Panjabi M. The effect of radiation on the fracture repair process. A biomechanical evaluation of a closed fracture in a rat model. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research® 1989, 7: 178-183. PMID: 2918417, DOI: 10.1002/jor.1100070204.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRat modelFemoral midshaft fractureBiomechanical parametersFracture repair processFracture healing processOpen fracture modelSingle doseMidshaft fracturesIntramedullary pinningClosed fracturesNormal controlsFracture healingControl groupNormal levelsSimilar fracturesBiomechanical evaluationHealing processExperimental groupWeeksFracturesRepair processTemporal progressionGroupEffects of radiationPrevious studies