Journal of Surgical Research
Volume 171, Issue 1 , Pages 114-119 , November 2011

VEGF Modulates Angiogenesis and Osteogenesis in Shockwave-Promoted Fracture Healing in Rabbits

  • Ching-Jen Wang, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Kaohsiung Medical Center Kaohsiung, Taiwan
    • Corresponding Author InformationTo whom correspondence and reprint requests should be addressed at Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Kaohsiung Medical Center, 123 Ta-Pei Road, Niao-Sung Hsing, Kaohsiung, Taiwan 833.
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  • Ko-En Huang, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Kaohsiung Medical Center Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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  • Yi-Chih Sun, B.A.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medical Research, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Kaohsiung Medical Center Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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  • Ya-Ju Yang, B.A.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medical Research, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Kaohsiung Medical Center Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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  • Jih-Yang Ko, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Kaohsiung Medical Center Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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  • Lin-Hsiu Weng, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Kaohsiung Medical Center Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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  • Feng-Sheng Wang, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medical Research, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Kaohsiung Medical Center Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Received 18 November 2009

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doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2010.01.045

Journal of Surgical Research
Volume 171, Issue 1 , Pages 114-119 , November 2011

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