Generation of Open Metatarsal Fracture in Rats: A Model for Secondary Fracture Healing

• Main Authors: Adamu Abdul Abubakar (Author), Ahmed Khalaf Ali (Author), Sahar Mohammed Ibrahim (Author), Kareem Obayes Handool (Author), Mohammad Shuaib Khan (Author), Mustapha Mohammed Noordin (Author), Tengku-Azmi Tengku Ibrahim (Author), Ubedullah Kaka (Author), Mohamad Yusof Loqman (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Ital Publication, 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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A fracture model in rats for the study of secondary bone healing was described. Standard open midshaft transverse metatarsal fracture was produced with bone cutting forceps in 28 rats. The commonly open and close fracture models utilized for bone and mineral researches are associated with varying de...