Table 2

Dimension of reactive callus (mm2) along the tibiae of osteotomized rats compared to fractured animals 5 and 10 days post surgery (mean ± SD).

Dimension in
whole callus
callus anterior
callus posterior

Osteotomy 5d
16.7 ± 4.6
13.2 ± 4.7
3.6 ± 0.7

Fracture 5d
12.6 ± 1.7
10.3 ± 1.7
4.1 ± 1.4

Osteotomy 10d
27.1 ± 11.3
15.7 ± 8.3
11.4 ± 4.4

Fracture 10d
16.0 ± 3.4 *
8.9 ± 2.3
7.0 ± 2.6

Asterisk indicates a significant difference versus the respective osteotomy group.

Kratzel et al. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2008 9:135   doi:10.1186/1471-2474-9-135