Figure 4From: Heterologous mesenchymal stem cells successfully treat femoral pseudarthrosis in ratsPlain film of the femur 90 days after the injection of saline solution (Group 2, placebo) or stem cells (Groups 3 and 4). The absence of bone consolidation in Group 2 rats (A) was verified. Group 4 animals (B) had periosteal reactions (yellow arrows) but did not have bone calluses (white arrow). In Group 3 (C), bone remodeling with callus absorption (arrow) was observed.Back to article page