Research Article

Effects of Stellate Ganglion Block on Healing of Fractures Induced in Rats

Table 2

Comparison of bone formation, union, and remodeling results between the experimental and control groups by the first observer.

Observer 1ControlExperiment
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Bone formationCallus formation3(15.00)3(13.64)0.603
Onset of bone union7(35.00)11(50.00)
Invisible fracture line9(45.00)8(36.36)
Complete bone union1(5.00)0(0.00)

UnionNo callus formation1(5.00)2(9.09)0.259
Callus formation3(15.00)3(13.64)
Onset of bone union8(40.00)10(45.45)
Invisible fracture line4(20.00)7(31.82)
Complete bone union4(20.00)0(0.00)

RemodelingNo callus formation3(15.00)4(18.18)0.573
Callus formation4(20.00)5(22.73)
Onset of bone union3(15.00)7(31.82)
Invisible fracture line6(30.00)3(13.64)
Complete bone union4(20.00)3(13.64)