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An Efficient and Reproducible Protocol for Distraction Osteogenesis in a Rat Model Leading to a Functional Regenerated Femur
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Bioengineering
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JoVE Journal Bioengineering
An Efficient and Reproducible Protocol for Distraction Osteogenesis in a Rat Model Leading to a Functional Regenerated Femur
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09:26 min

October 23, 2017

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Chapters

  • 00:05Title
  • 01:10Femur Explant Fixator Implantation and Osteotomization
  • 04:30Distraction and Femur Resection
  • 06:05Results: Representative Femur Regeneration Analyses
  • 08:06Conclusion

Summary

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This study describes a reproducible and detailed protocol using a newly developed external fixator for distraction osteogenesis (DO) in a femoral rat model which permits physiological weight-bearing by the animal after removal of the external fixator.

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