Basic science of bone healing

Vikram Sathyendra, Michael Darowish

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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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)473-481
Number of pages9
JournalHand Clinics
Volume29
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2013

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Surgery
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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