Osteogenic Matrix Cell Sheets Facilitate Osteogenesis in Irradiated Rat Bone

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<div>X-ray images of bone-grafted sites (femur) at 4, 8, and 12 weeks postoperatively. Arrows indicate bone-grafted sites. (a) Sheet group shows callus formation around the bone-grafted site, resulting in bone union at 12 weeks. (b) Control group shows nonunion.</div>

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Figure 5: Osteogenic Matrix Cell Sheets Facilitate Osteogenesis in Irradiated Rat Bone 