Effect of Tantalum Markers on Longitudinal Bone Growth
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.3109/17453677608988730Abstract
Small tantalum pins (0.50 × 1.5 mm and 0.32 × 1.2 mm), used as intraosseous radio-opaque markers, were investigated for their effect on growth in 62 young rabbits. The tetracycline growth method was used and a difference in daily growth rate between the marked right leg and the unmarked left leg indicated a slight growth stimulation. The growth rate was slightly stimulated (at most, 26 μm/day) on days 1 and 2 after insertion, only if the larger markers were used. No growth effects were detectable on days 12 and 21.Downloads
Download data is not yet available.
Downloads
Published
1976-01-01
How to Cite
Aronson, A. S., & Hansson, L. I. (1976). Effect of Tantalum Markers on Longitudinal Bone Growth. Acta Orthopaedica, 47(5), 515–519. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453677608988730
Issue
Section
Articles
License
Acta Orthopaedica (Scandinavica) content is available freely online as from volume 1, 1930. The journal owner owns the copyright for all material published until volume 80, 2009. As of June 2009, the journal has however been published fully Open Access, meaning the authors retain copyright to their work. As of June 2009, articles have been published under CC-BY-NC or CC-BY licenses, unless otherwise specified.
