Limited field radiation therapy results in decreased bone fracture toughness in a murine model
Author: Christopher M. Bartlow, Kenneth A. Mann, Timothy A. Damron, Megan E. Oest Publisher: © PLoS ONE Published: March 6, 2018 Pages: 23 Country: USA Language: English
Description:
Fragility fractures are a well-known complication following oncologic radiotherapy, and it is suspected that radiation-induced embrittlement of bone within the treatment field may contribute to fracture risk.
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