Figure 2.

Surgical procedure for installing implants in the tibial metaphysis of rabbits. Schematic drawing to define the tibial metaphysis and local anesthesia (A); Incision in layers (B–D); Detachment and exposure of the tibia, and perforation according to the manufacturer’s recommendations under abundant sterile saline irrigation (E,F); Installation of the implants (G,H); Implants and cover screws installed (I,J); Internal suture of the muscular fascia with resorbable thread and external suture with non-resorbable thread (K,L).