Atrophic nonunion can be predicted with
Atrophic nonunion can be predicted with dual energy x-ray absorptiometry in a canine ostectomy model
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Mark D. Markel; John J. Bogdanske; Zhuzai Xiang; Andreas Klohnen
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Article
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1995
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Elsevier Science
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English
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## Abstract This study demonstrated that dual energy x‐ray absorptiometry can be used to distinguish between normal union and atrophic nonunion, with high sensitivity and high negative predictive value, by 8 weeks after surgery in a canine model. Eighteen adult mixed‐breed dogs were divided into tw