Fig. 1From: Burn and thoracic trauma alters fracture healing, systemic inflammation, and leukocyte kinetics in a rat model of polytraumaRepresentative images of surgical and injury methods. a Osteotomy was achieved via internal fixation with a polyacetal plate and threaded K-wires. b Blunt chest trauma device and placement of animal in apparatus to ensure all energy is directed toward the lungs. c Scalded area on the dorsal side of the animal. d Scald burn plexiglass moldBack to article page