Efectos de la inmovilización prolongada sobre la cadera de la rata en crecimiento

An experimental work involving immobilization of the right limbs of growing rats in functional position for a period of four weeks was performed. Histological, histochemical and blood supply distribution studies proved disorganization at different degrees in the femoral hea.d inviding the vessels from the eiphyseal «perichondral ring», causing the early ossification of the head.