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OBJECTIVES:Ginkgo biloba extract (EGb 761) is a plant extract obtained from the leaves of the G. biloba tree. The aim of this study was to assess the histological and radiological effects of G. biloba extract on fracture healing in an experimental fracture model using rat femurs. METHODS:Forty-eight female Sprague-Dawley rats (weight: 195-252 g; age: 20 weeks) were used in the study. The rats were randomly divided into six groups (n=8). A transverse fracture was made in the middle of the right femur of each rat and fixed with a Kirschner wire. The G. biloba groups received 60 mg/kg oral G. biloba extract once daily. No medication was given to the control groups. On days 7, 21 and 35, both sets of femurs were evaluated radiologically and histopathologically. RESULTS:Histological evaluation revealed that the G. biloba groups had significant differences at 21 and 35 days (p<0.05). The G. biloba group showed a significant difference in terms of bone formation on day 21 when compared to the control group (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS:This study indicated that the use of G. biloba extract accelerated fracture healing. Both radiological and histological differences were detected, but the histological differences were more remarkable. Level of Evidence I, High Quality Randomized Trial. OBJETIVOS:O extrato de Ginkgo biloba (EGb 761) é um extrato vegetal obtido das folhas da árvore Ginkgo biloba. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os efeitos histológicos e radiológicos do extrato de Ginkgo biloba sobre a consolidação de fraturas em um modelo experimental de fratura em fêmures de rato. MÉTODOS:Foram utilizados 48 ratos Sprague-Dawley fêmeas (peso: 195-252 g, idade: 20 semanas). Os ratos foram divididos randomicamente em seis grupos (n = 8). Uma fratura transversal foi feita no meio do fêmur direito de cada rato e fixada com fio de Kirschner. Os grupos G. biloba receberam 60 mg/kg de G. biloba por via oral uma vez por dia. Não foi administrada nenhuma medicação aos grupos de controle. Nos dias 7, 21 e 35, ambos os fêmures foram avaliados radiológica e histopatologicamente. RESULTADOS:A avaliação histológica revelou que os grupos G. biloba apresentaram diferenças significativas aos 21 e 35 dias (p < 0,05). O grupo G. biloba mostrou uma diferença significativa em termos de formação óssea no dia 21 quando comparado com o grupo controle (p < 0,05). CONCLUSÕES:Este estudo indicou que o uso de extrato de G. biloba acelerou a consolidação de fraturas. As diferenças radiológicas e histológicas foram detectadas, mas as diferenças histológicas foram mais notáveis. Nível de Evidência I, Estudo Clínico Randomizado de Alta Qualidade.
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Acta ortopedica brasileiraauthors
Guzel N,Sayit E,Aynaci O,Kerimoglu S,Yulug E,Topbas Mdoi
10.1590/1413-785220172503156966subject
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