Effects of vascular occlusion on the femoral head in growing rabbits

Authors

  • Paul T. Calvert
  • James G. Kernohan
  • Derek C. J. Sayers
  • Anthony Catterall

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453678408992952

Abstract

Temporary vascular occlusion of the femoral head in 6-week-old rabbits was produced by a closed means in a hip spica; the hips were maintained for 24 h in the position of flexion, abduction and internal rotation. All animals developed necrosis of the capital femoral epiphysis, best seen histologically at 2 weeks, and this subsequently recovered. Despite marked histological changes only one hip developed radiographic changes.

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Published

1984-01-01

How to Cite

Calvert, P. T., Kernohan, J. G., Sayers, D. C. J., & Catterall, A. (1984). Effects of vascular occlusion on the femoral head in growing rabbits. Acta Orthopaedica, 55(5), 526–530. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453678408992952