Relation between the development of osteoporosis and osteonecrosis following glucocorticoid in a rabbit model
Conclusion: A rabbit model of GC-induced OP and ON was developed by repetitive injection with small doses of GCs in the gluteal region. OP was observed at 4 weeks while ON developed at 8 weeks and followed a clear temporal pattern.
Source: Indian Journal of Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tao LinJunbin LiuShuhua YangXianzhe LiuXiaobo FengDehao Fu Source Type: research
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