Abstract
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a condition that largely impairs bone turnover, increases fracture risk and is related to abnormal bone healing. Purpose: to assess the effects of SCI on the bone and bone callus quality in paraplegic rats, treated or not with pharmacological agents, passive standing and ultrasound therapy. Materials and methods: 96 rats will be divided into 6 groups: (1) Sham:…