VEGF-A expression in soft tissues repaired by shockwave therapy: differences between modalities.
RatFractureUnspecifiedWistarFemalen = 84 female Wistar rats (focused shockwave n = 36, radial sho…Extracorporeal application to the fracture site
Model: Long bone fracture with assessment of surrounding soft tissue healing
Long bone fracture repair was enhanced in both shockwave groups. Radial shock waves gave the stronger stimulation, with 75% of vascular spaces VEGF-A positive on day 5 and 85% on day 22 of bone healing.
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