Variations in plasma trace-elements concentration during fracture healing in dogs

Indian J Physiol Pharmacol. 1991 Jan;35(1):58-60.

Abstract

The study was conducted on healthy Mongrel dogs. Fracture of Radius Ulna was inflicted with wire-saw. Subsequently repair was carried out using bone plates. Plasma Zinc concentrations decreased significantly from control values of 317.71 to 294.92 micrograms/dl at day one post-operatively and the values reached basal levels by 21st day. The concentrations of plasma Copper, Cobalt and Iron continued to decrease during the post-operative period. However, Manganese concentration increased significantly during the corresponding post operative period. Results indicate withdrawal of minerals from body reserves during bone repair.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bone and Bones / metabolism
  • Cobalt / blood
  • Copper / blood
  • Dogs
  • Fractures, Bone / blood*
  • Iron / blood
  • Manganese / blood
  • Trace Elements / blood*
  • Zinc / blood

Substances

  • Trace Elements
  • Cobalt
  • Manganese
  • Copper
  • Iron
  • Zinc