Figure 1
Post-operative radiographs of various form of sterilization for the different groups showing different stages of bone union seen at weeks 3 till weeks 12. At: 3 weeks (A) – bridging callus formation at the osteotomy sites. 6 weeks (B) – more callus formation seen 9 weeks (C) – hardening of callus and disappearance of osteotomy lines 12 weeks (D) – solid union of the bone grafts.