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Table 2 Shows the point system created to objectively evaluate the histological features of the specimens representing bone incorporation

From: Which is the best method of sterilization for recycled bone autograft in limb salvage surgery: a radiological, biomechanical and histopathological study in rabbit

Points

0

1

2

3

Type of callus formation

no callus

fibrous

soft

hard

Area of lacunae occupied by osteocytes (%)

<25

25-50

50-75

>75

Area of bone marrow in the medullary cavity (%)

<25

25-50

50-75

>75