Article ; Online: Ultrasonographic and Radiographic Evaluation of Zeolite/Collagen Nanocomposite Scaffolds Compared With Nanohydroxyapatite on Experimental Bone Defect Healing in Rabbit Femur
Crescent Journal of Medical and Biological Sciences, Vol 10, Iss 1, Pp 49-
2023 Volume 55
Abstract: Objectives: The use of a biomaterial scaffold can improve the healing process of bone defects. Using radiologic and ultrasonographic methods, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of zeolite/collagen nanocomposite and nanohydroxyapatite (nHA) bone ... ...
Abstract | Objectives: The use of a biomaterial scaffold can improve the healing process of bone defects. Using radiologic and ultrasonographic methods, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of zeolite/collagen nanocomposite and nanohydroxyapatite (nHA) bone scaffolds on the healing process of bone defect in rabbit femur. Materials and Methods: Twenty-eight mature male New Zealand white rabbits were classified into four equal groups (n=7 in each). In the first group, the defect was made, and the wound was closed with no treatment; in the second group, the nHA was implanted into the defect; in the third group, the nanocomposite of zeolite/collagen was implanted; and in the fourth group, the defect was filled using autograft. Radiologic (Sedecal Veterinary X-Ray System, Model No. A6544-2) and ultrasonographic (Mindray Z5 Veterinary Ultrasound Scanner) examinations were done on days 0, 15, 30, 45, and 60 postoperatively. Results: There were no healing effects on days 0 and 7 in any of the studied groups in the radiologic examination. The highest and lowest healing effects were related to treatment with zeolite/collagen nanocomposite and control group on day 60 after operation, respectively. There was no angiogenesis on day 0 in any group in the ultrasonographic examination. The highest and lowest levels of angiogenesis were related to rabbits treated with zeolite/collagen nanocomposite and the control group on day 30 after operation, respectively. Also, bone filling and angiogenesis in rabbits treated with zeolite/collagen nanocomposite were higher than other groups. Conclusions: Zeolite/collagen nanocomposite scaffolds bear a crucial capability in the reconstruction of bone defects and can be used in bone fractures. |
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Keywords | bone scaffolds ; femur bone defect ; hydroxyapatite ; radiology ; ultrasonography ; zeolite/collagen nanocomposite ; Medicine ; R |
Subject code | 630 |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z |
Publisher | Aras Part Medical International Press |
Document type | Article ; Online |
Database | BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection) |
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