Effects of Collagen- and Arginine-Fortified Osteokine Supplementation on Fracture Healing

Overview

Journal Cureus

Specialty Biomedical Engineering

Date 2021 Nov 26

PMID 34824947

Authors

Kayahan Karaytug

Ufuk Arzu

Omer N Ergin

Fuat Bilgili

Gokcen Unverengil

Serkan Bayram

Cengiz Sen

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Abstract

Introduction Delayed union or nonunion is an important clinical challenge for orthopedic surgeons. In addition to the main treatment algorithms, the use of nutritional supplements is increasingly common. In this study, we investigated the effects of nutritional supplements fortified with arginine and collagen on fracture healing. Materials and methods Twenty-four rats with femur fractures were divided into experimental and control groups. Intramedullary fixation was performed in both groups. 20 ml/kg nutritional supplement was given to the experimental group. Radiological examination was performed at third and sixth weeks, and histopathological examination was performed at the sixth week. Results No statistically significant difference was found between the radiological scores of the groups at the third and sixth weeks. Nutritional supplement affected the histological properties of callus. Histological evidence of bone healing was observed by the sixth week in both groups but the score was higher in nutritional supplement group. A statistically significant difference was found between the histopathological scores of the groups at the sixth week. Conclusion Arginine- and type two collagen-augmented traditional nutritional supplements may help to achieve more successful results in fracture healing.

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