The Periosteal Control of Long Bone Growth: An Experimental Study in the Rat

Authors

  • G. R. Houghton
  • S. Dekel

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453677908991285

Abstract

Longitudinal growth of immature rat femurs was studied in diffusion chambers after circumferential periosteal division and stripping. After 14 days significant (P < 0.02) overgrowth of the periosteally divided femurs had occurred. The reason for the observed growth stimulation is discussed.

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Published

1979-01-01

How to Cite

Houghton, G. R., & Dekel, S. (1979). The Periosteal Control of Long Bone Growth: An Experimental Study in the Rat. Acta Orthopaedica, 50(6), 635–637. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453677908991285