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Genetic polymorphisms of NOS2 and predisposition to fracture non-union: A case control study based on Han Chinese population.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2018
Huang Wei, Zhang Kun, Zhu Yangjun, Wang Zhan, Li Zijun, Zhang Jun
Abstract excerpt
A non-union, especially atrophic non-unions, is a permanent failure of healing following a fracture and can be difficult to treat. Approximately 5-10% of fractures will result in a non-union during the healing process. non-unions can be classified into two types: atrophic non-union which is often due to impaired bone healing with a potential biological mechanism, and hypertrophic non-union which is due to...
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