Table 2 Radiological scoring system (adopted as per Zhukauskas et al.30).

From: Influence of single and binary doping of strontium and lithium on in vivo biological properties of bioactive glass scaffolds

Animal response

Score description

1

Bone just extending into the defect

2

Bone substantially bridging the cortical defect

3

Bone fully bridging the cortex without significant callus

4

Bone fully bridging the cortex with distinct overlying callus

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