Causes and Mechanisms of Linear Growth Retardation (International Dietary Energy Consultative Group - IDECG, 1993, 216 pages): The mechanical factors which influence bone growth: References

Causes and Mechanisms of Linear Growth Retardation (International Dietary Energy Consultative Group - IDECG, 1993, 216 pages)

The mechanical factors which influence bone growth

		(introductory text...)
		1. Introduction
		2. Historical perspective
		3. Biomechanics
		4. Clinical examples
		5. Lengthening
		6. Discussion
		References

References

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