Effects of two epiphyseal-stimulating procedures on local growth of long bones in rabbits.
- Author:
Xuefei ZHANG
1
;
Yulin DING
;
Qiang YU
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedics, 359th Hospital of PLA, Zhengjiang 212001, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
2000;3(2):115-120
- CountryChina
- Language:English
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To study the effects of two epiphyseal stimulating procedures on local growth of long bone in rabbits. METHODS: Osteotomy was performed in the metaphysis near the proximal tibial epiphyseal plate and hemicircumferential periosteal excision was made on the proximal tibial epiphysis. Tibia roentgenography, tetracycline labelling, histological method and electron microscopy were used. RESULTS: The local stimulating effect following the hemicircumferential periosteal excision was more remarkable than the osteotomy. CONCLUSIONS: Periosteal excision is a better treatment for children's knee deformity.
