Variations in plasma trace-elements concentration during fracture healing in dogs.
The study was conducted on healthy Mongrel dogs. Fracture of Radius Ulna was inflicted with wire-saw. Subsequently repair was carried out using bone plates. Plasma Zinc concentrations decreased significantly from control values of 317.71 to 294.92 micrograms/dl at day one post-operatively and the values reached basal levels by 21st day. The concentrations of plasma Copper, Cobalt and Iron continued to decrease during the post-operative period. However, Manganese concentration increased significantly during the corresponding post operative period. Results indicate withdrawal of minerals from body reserves during bone repair.
Department of Veterinary Physiology, College of Veterinary Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana.
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Gill
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Rattan
D000818:Animals; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000378:metabolism; D003035:Cobalt / Q000097:blood; D003300:Copper / Q000097:blood; D004285:Dogs; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000097:blood*; D007501:Iron / Q000097:blood; D008345:Manganese / Q000097:blood; D014131:Trace Elements / Q000097:blood*; D015032:Zinc / Q000097:blood
D014131:Trace Elements; D003035:Cobalt; D008345:Manganese; D003300:Copper; D007501:Iron; D015032:Zinc