The rat model of femur fracture for bone and mineral research

[摘要] ObjectivesOne commonly used rat fracture model for bone and mineral research is a closed mid-shaft femur fracture as described by Bonnarens in 1984. Initially, this model was believed to create very reproducible fractures. However, there have been frequen

[学科分类] 骨科学

[关键词] Rat fracture model;Closed fracture;Blunt guillotine;Comminution;Soft callus;Rat