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Correlation of serum PTH level and fracture healing speed in elderly patients with hip fracture
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2019 Purpose To access serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) level in elderly patients with hip fracture in relation to fracture healing outcomes. Methods This study included 90 elderly male patients with hip fracture and they were defined as the hip fracture group,
Zhao-Nan Ban +5 more
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Computational techniques for the assessment of fracture repair [PDF]
, 2014 The combination of high-resolution three-dimensional medical imaging, increased computing power, and modern computational methods provide unprecedented capabilities for assessing the repair and healing of fractured bone.
Anderson, D.D. +5 more
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Scope and Limits of Teriparatide Use in Delayed and Nonunions: A Case Series
Clinics and Practice, 2021 Nonunion is known to occur in up to 10% of all bone fractures. Until recently, the treatment options considered in cases of delayed union and nonunion focused on revision surgery and improvement of local healing.
Petros Ismailidis +4 more
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Methods to accelerate fracture healing – a narrative review from a clinical perspective
Frontiers in ImmunologyBone regeneration is a complex pathophysiological process determined by molecular, cellular, and biomechanical factors, including immune cells and growth factors.
Bergita Ganse, Bergita Ganse
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Animal models for studying metaphyseal bone fracture healing [PDF]
European Cells & Materials, 2020 An estimated 2 million osteoporotic fractures occur annually in the US, resulting in a dramatic reduction in quality of life for affected patients and a high economic burden for society.
M Haffner-Luntzer, A Ignatius
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Muscle atrophy in polytraumatized patients – a longitudinal observational pilot study
Frontiers in PhysiologyIn polytraumatized patients, muscle atrophy appears more pronounced than in immobilized healthy study participants. However, rates and trajectories of the acute muscle atrophy and associated parameters have not been reported.
Danjana Teves +6 more
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Scientific ReportsFracture healing is usually monitored by clinical impressions and radiographs. Objective and easy methods for assessing fracture healing without radiation would be beneficial. The aim of this study was to analyse whether weight and plantar pressure while
Elke Warmerdam +3 more
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SensorsInstrumented insoles have created opportunities for patient monitoring via long-term recordings of ground reaction forces (GRFs). As the GRF curve is altered in patients after lower-extremity fracture, parameters defined on established curve landmarks ...
Christian Wolff +5 more
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PLoS ONE, 2016 Biomechanical tests are widely used in animal studies on osteoporotic fracture healing. However, the biomechanical recovery process is still unknown, leading to difficulty in choosing time points for biomechanical tests and in correctly assessing ...
Lin Chen +6 more
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NPY and CGRP Inhibitor Influence on ERK Pathway and Macrophage Aggregation during Fracture Healing
Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry, 2017 Aim: The aims of this study are to investigate the effects of neurotransmitters NPY and CGRP on ERK signaling in fracture healing, and to identify the correlation between macrophage aggregation and fracture healing. Methods: Male Sprague-Dawley rats were
Peng Tang +7 more
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