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The aim is to present a detailed surgical method to create bone defects for studying bone repair mechanisms.

Surgical induction model of femoral defect in Wistar rats for bone repair histology

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Experimental model induces bone defects in Wistar rats, enabling detailed analysis of bone repair.

The aim is to present a detailed surgical method to create bone defects for studying bone repair mechanisms.
Induction of non-critical bone defects in Wistar rat femurs using a 2-mm spherical drill.
Use of low-speed motor for precision during the surgical procedure.
Guidelines provided for anesthesia, post-surgical care, and histological sample preparation.
Reproducible surgical steps that enhance accuracy in lesion creation.
Improved histological analysis of bone architecture and repair mechanisms.

Oliveira et al. (2026) studied this question.

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