Spine
-
In this study, the effect of calcitonin on lumbar spinal fusion was studied in a New Zealand rabbit model. ⋯ Calcitonin can enhance lumbar spinal fusion. One mechanism might be through upregulating genes involved in osteogenesis and angiogenesis.
-
Molecular biological and immunohistological examinations. ⋯ These results suggest PGE2 and IL-6 play a pivotal role in the interaction between degenerated discs and macrophages.