A murine model for developmental dysplasia of the hip: ablation of CX3CR1 affects acetabular morphology and gait

A murine model for developmental dysplasia of the hip: ablation of CX3CR1 affects acetabular morphology and gait

Abstract Background Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a debilitating condition whose distinguishing signs include incomplete formation of the acetabulum leading to dislocation of the femur, accelerated wear of the articular cartilage and joint laxity resulting in osteoarthritis. It is a co...

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Main Authors: George Feldman, Arlene Offemaria, Hind Sawan, Javad Parvizi, Theresa A. Freeman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Subjects:
Developmental dysplasia of the hip
Acetabulum
Knock-out mouse
Gait analysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12967-017-1335-0

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