Bone grafts and substitutes Journal Article
| Authors: | Cutter, C. S.; Mehrara, B. J. |
| Article Title: | Bone grafts and substitutes |
| Abstract: | Bone is a complex organ system that provides structural support for the human body while also serving an important protective function for the internal organs. It is estimated that over 500,000 bone-grafting procedures are performed annually in the United States. These procedures have stimulated the pursuit of novel biomaterials with ideal properties. Key goals are to develop a biomaterial to replace bone that is inexpensive, biocompatible, radiolucent, resistant to infection, compressible, and replaced by host bone. The purpose of this review is to present the uses of commercially available bone grafts substitutes including allografts, calcium sulfates, calcium phosphates, and polymer materials. Descriptions of these biomaterials are provided in the context of their applications including craniofacial surgery, neurosurgery, fracture repair, dental and periodontal procedures, as well as pediatric reconstruction. © 2006 by Begell House, Inc. |
| Keywords: | bone graft; fracture; bone transplantation; transplantation, homologous; review; plastic surgery; neurosurgery; bone; compression; biocompatibility; craniofacial surgery; sodium chloride; biological organs; polymer; pediatrics; bone cement; prostheses and implants; bone allograft; bone prosthesis; biomaterial; bone conduction; calcium phosphate; glycerol; infection resistance; gelatin; calcium sulfate; biomaterials; pediatric surgery; bone substitutes; dental surgery; bone grafts; osteoconduction; osteoinduction; calcium compounds; roseolic acid; periodontics |
| Journal Title: | Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants |
| Volume: | 16 |
| Issue: | 3 |
| ISSN: | 1050-6934 |
| Publisher: | Begell House, Inc |
| Date Published: | 2006-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 249 |
| End Page: | 260 |
| Language: | English |
| PUBMED: | 17073567 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 9" - "Export Date: 4 June 2012" - "CODEN: JLEIE" - "Source: Scopus" |
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