Basic science of bone healing.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.hcl.2013.08.002.
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Abstract
Bone healing is a complex process that can be influenced by both host and environmental factors. In this article, we review the biology involved in the regeneration of new bone after fracture, and factors influencing bone healing, including diabetes, smoking, NSAID use, and bisphosphonates.
Medical subject headings
- Bone and Bones
- Fracture Healing
- Fractures, Bone