Devitalization Of Bone Research Articles

Nonunion.

Nonunion can be classified into hypertrophic and atrophic types solely on radiographic appearance. The etiology of the former is uncontrolled motion at the fracture site and of the latter is devitalization of bone at the fracture site. The orthopedic management of each type differs markedly. Early diagnosis and proper orthopedic management of nonunion are predicated on proper interpretation of the radiographs. The radiographic appearance of each type is discussed and the pathophysiology is explained.

Cryosurgical devitalization of bone and its regeneration

Cryosurgical devitalization of bone and its regeneration

Cryosurgical devitalization of bone and its regeneration: An experimental study with animals

In an experimental study using rabbits, bone is supercooled by means of liquid nitrogen flowing through a silicone chamber. The surrounding soft tissue is protected by a heating element of silicone. The histological findings in the stages of devitalization of osteocytes are described. X-rays and fluorescent labelling were used, searching for the time of total recalcification in supercooled bone.