Basic science of bone healing.

Hand Clin

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 30 Hope Drive, PO Box 859, Hershey, PA 17033, USA.

Published: November 2013

Bone healing is a complex process that can be influenced by both host and environmental factors. In this article, we review the biology involved in the regeneration of new bone after fracture, and factors influencing bone healing, including diabetes, smoking, NSAID use, and bisphosphonates.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hcl.2013.08.002DOI Listing

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