Background: There are multiple methods for acceleration of bone healing. Bone marrow has been shown to contain osteoprogenitor cells. Objective: To determine the effect of percutaneous bone marrow injection on bone healing. Methods: 15 mature, 2-kg-weighing white New Zealand rabbits from both sexes were randomized into 3 groups: Group I: Only osteotomy of right radius was performed and a 5 mm bony defect was made. Group II: Same as group I, with the defect filled by bone-graft, taken from the iliac crest. Group III: Same as group I plus percutaneous bone marrow injection 5 days after the operation. 45 days post-operation, the rabbits were sacrificed. The radii of both forelimbs were isolated and tested by tensile testing machine. Results: There was a significant difference between groups I and III (p<0.001) for toleration of maximum load and bending stiffness. No significant difference was observed between groups II and III for these parameters. Conclusion: Bone marrow injection has an effect on bone healing comparable to bone grafting. This technique is non-invasive and simple without any significant complication.
Emami, M., Oryan, A., Saeidinasab, H. & Meimandi Parizi, A. (2015). The Effect of Bone Marrow Graft on Bone Healing: A Radiological and Biomechanical Study. Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 27(2), 63–66.
MLA
Emami, M., Oryan, A., Saeidinasab, H., & Meimandi Parizi, A. "The Effect of Bone Marrow Graft on Bone Healing: A Radiological and Biomechanical Study", Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 27, 2, 2015, 63–66.
HARVARD
Emami, M., Oryan, A., Saeidinasab, H., & Meimandi Parizi, A. (2015). 'The Effect of Bone Marrow Graft on Bone Healing: A Radiological and Biomechanical Study', Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 27(2), pp. 63–66.
CHICAGO
Emami, M., Oryan, A., Saeidinasab, H. & Meimandi Parizi, A., "The Effect of Bone Marrow Graft on Bone Healing: A Radiological and Biomechanical Study." Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 27 2 (2015): 63–66,
VANCOUVER
Emami M., Oryan A., Saeidinasab H., Meimandi Parizi A. The Effect of Bone Marrow Graft on Bone Healing: A Radiological and Biomechanical Study. Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences. 2015;27(2):63–66.