Stimulation of Fracture Healing by Pacemaker in Rabbits.201S
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Stimulation of Fracture Healing by Pacemaker in Rabbits.201S
Int Surg.
1975 May.
Abstract
An und-splaced fracture of each fibula was produced in 20 rabbits. Into the fracture of the right fibula, a cathode was inserted, which delivered 15 microamperes of galvanic current for more than one week. The source of current was 5v small transistor batteries which acted like a pacemaker. This stimulated healing of the fracture for 15 days. The left fibula fractures were used as controls. Both fibulae were studied roentgenographically and microscopically. This experiment suggested that galvanic current with a cathode placed in the fracture gap stimulated fracture healing.
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