Research Article

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

Table 3

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

Observer 2ControlExperiment
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Bone formationCallus formation2(10.00)6(27.27)0.123
Onset of bone union6(30.00)9(40.91)
Invisible fracture line9(45.00)7(31.82)
Complete bone union3(15.00)0(0.00)

UnionNo callus formation1(5.00)1(4.55)0.408
Callus formation4(20.00)6(27.27)
Onset of bone union3(15.00)8(36.36)
Invisible fracture line6(30.00)3(13.64)
Complete bone union6(30.00)4(18.18)

RemodelingNo callus formation3(15.00)5(22.73)0.679
Callus formation3(15.00)5(22.73)
Onset of bone union6(30.00)4(18.18)
Invisible fracture line3(15.00)5(22.73)
Complete bone union5(25.00)3(13.64)