The role of the periosteum in the growth of long bones. An experimental study in the rabbit.
Hemicircumferential division of the periosteum was performed on the upper tibia of the rabbit. Division of the medial side regularly caused a valgus angulation, but other injuries about the upper tibia had no effect. The cause of deformity after periosteal damage is discussed.
D000818:Animals; D001846:Bone Development; D004838:Epiphyses / Q000254:growth & development; D006614:Hindlimb; D010521:Periosteum / Q000502:physiology*; D011817:Rabbits; D013977:Tibia / Q000254:growth & development