Table 3. Histological scores (n = 3).
Group | Sample | Periosteum | Cortex | Medullary canal |
I | A | 0 | 0 | 1 |
B | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
C | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
II | A | 1 | 1 | 1 |
B | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
C | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
III | A | 0 | 0 | 1 |
B | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
C | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
IV | A | 3 | 3 | 3 |
B | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
C | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Groups I and III showed no histological signs of bone infection; group II showed a mild inflammatory reaction and group IV showed a severe osteomyelitis in all cases.