The Effect of Indomethacin Upon Experimental Fractures in the Rat

Authors

  • M. W. Elves
  • I. Bayley
  • P. J. Roylance

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453678208992176

Abstract

The effect of Indomethacin upon the process of fracture repair and osteogenesis in bone isografts has been studied in the rat. It was found that the drug had no significant effect upon new bone formation in heterotopic bone grafts. It had no effect upon the osteogenesis in repairing drill holes in 2 month old rats. A significant impairment of osteogenesis was detected, however, in older (6–9 months) animals given continuous treatment with Indomethacin from the week before fracture. This effect was not apparent if treatment was terminated on the day after induction of the lesion. There is histological evidence of increased fibrogenesis and decreased osteogenesis and remodelling in fractures in old rats given high dosages of Indomethacin.

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Published

1982-01-01

How to Cite

Elves, M. W., Bayley, I., & Roylance, P. J. (1982). The Effect of Indomethacin Upon Experimental Fractures in the Rat. Acta Orthopaedica, 53(1), 35–41. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453678208992176