Sympathectomy and bone circulation (animal experiments)
Köcher, W.; Kiefler, I.
Zentralblatt für Chirurgie 106(13): 862-872
1981
ISSN/ISBN: 0044-409X PMID: 7282148 Document Number: 173703
Lumbar sympathectomy doubles the blood flow of the tibia. This positive effect does not correlate with fracture healing: fracture hyperaemia will last longer, formation of new bone and bone resorption will be more intensive and is combined with trophic alterations. These symptoms characterize the clinical picture.