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Table 1 Surface evaluations on the histological sections of DN gel-implanted specimens in each group.

From: Spontaneous hyaline cartilage regeneration can be induced in an osteochondral defect created in the femoral condyle using a novel double-network hydrogel

 

Group I

Group II

Group III

Smooth level/with normal

1

4

4

(normal surface)

   

Smooth but raised

0

1

2

(overgrowth surface)

 

(0.155)

(0.366 - 0.380)

Irregular

6

2

1

(cleft/defect remained)

(0.204 - 0.405)

(0.121 - 0.146)

(0.481)

  1. The range of the maximum depth or overgrowth in each specimen was noted in the parentheses.
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

ISSN: 1471-2474

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