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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 473-481 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Hand Clinics |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 2013 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Surgery
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine