Figure 3
The radiographic evaluation of the femurs at the end of 82 days. A: The regeneration of the distraction part consisted of bone formation, proximal and distal union, and remodeling. The maximal total score was 10. B: CAPE group: The regeneration of the distraction part showed bone formation, proximal and distal union, and remodelling at the end of 82 days. The maximal total score was 10. C: Control group: The regeneration of the distraction part showed bone formation, proximal and distal union, but limited remodeling. The maximal total score was 9.