Table 3. The histomorphometric findings measured at two and six weeks in the control, V5 (Vardenafil 5 mg) and V10 (Vardenafil 10 mg) groups.
2nd | week | 6th week | |
Cartilaginous callus area/total callus area | Total callus diameter/femoral diameter | Total callus diameter/femoral diameter | |
% | Mean±SE | Mean±SE | Mean±SE |
Control group | 47.47±4.67 | 43.85±4.08 | 17.85±4.45 |
V5 group | 82.68±5.56** | 56.55±6.70 | 6.39±1.55* |
V10 group | 90.90±4.08** | 47.09±4.79 | 4.84±0.58* |
p value | <0.0001 | 0.153 | 0.0088 |
All data were measured in μm; SE: Standard error; * p<0.01 and ** p<0.001 vs control group. |