[Effects of hindlimb unloading on bone histomorphometry and bone mass in rats].

Objective: To study the effects of hindlimb unloading on bone histomorphometry, bone local growth factor, bone biomechanical properties and bone contents in rats.

Method: Male SD rats were arranged into free active control group (CON) and tail-suspended group (TS) with 9 rats in each group. The experiment lasted for 3 weeks.