FGF 18 augments bone healing & osseointegration of intra-medullary femoral implants in osteopenic bone
Introduction:Internal fixation of fractures in the presence of osteopenia has been associated with a failure rate as high as 25%. Enhancing bone formation and osseointegration of orthopaedic hardware is a priority when treating patients with impaired bone regenerative capacity. Fibroblast Growth Fac...
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McGill University
2012
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