Essays about: "Non-union bone fracture"

Found 1 essay containing the words Non-union bone fracture.

  1. 1. A Computational Model for Fracture Healing Integrated with Mechanical Stimulation and Growth Factors

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknik och hälsa (STH)

    Author : Cassandra Jernberg; [2014]
    Keywords : Computational modelling; Non-union bone fracture; Fracture healing; Growth factors; BMP-2; rhBMP-2; Mechanical loading; FEM;

    Abstract : Non-union bone fractures are a standing problem for clinical treatments. It has been found that the exogenous growth factor recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) induces bone healing in potential non-union fractures. However, the currently used clinical dose of rhBMP-2 is high and causes side-effects. READ MORE