A new sequential animal model for infection-related non-unions with segmental bone defect

A new sequential animal model for infection-related non-unions with segmental bone defect

Abstract Background The treatment of fracture-related infections (FRI) is still a challenge for orthopedic surgeons. The prevalence of FRI is particularly high in open fractures with extensive soft-tissue damage. This study aimed to develop a new two-step animal model for non-unions with segmental b...

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Main Authors: Lars Helbig, Thorsten Guehring, Nadine Titze, Dennis Nurjadi, Robert Sonntag, Jonas Armbruster, Britt Wildemann, Gerhard Schmidmaier, Alfred Paul Gruetzner, Holger Freischmidt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Animal model
Rat
Delayed osseous union
Non-union
Osteitis
Biomechanical testing
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-020-03355-6

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