Rat Tibial Closed Fracture Model

(All images or drawings are generated by MUSC Orthopaedic Research Lanboratory)


 

Figure 1. The fracture device used for creating closed fractures in rat tibia (see abstract on MedLine).

 

 

Figure 2. X-ray images of rat tibial fracture. (A) 2 weeks after surgery; (B) 5 weeks after surgery. (see abstract on MedLine)

 

Figure 3. Other fracture or osteotomy models in rabbits or large animals.