Osteobiologics
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A Novel in vivo Gene Transfer Technique and in vitro Cell Based Assays for the Study of Bone Loss in Musculoskeletal Disorders
Published on: June 8, 2014
1St. Anthony's Central Hospital, Panorama Orthopedic Clinic and Spine Center, Denver, Colorado, USA.
Abstract:
Osteobiologic adjuvants that aid in bone grafting have recently been popularized. Current osteobiologic technologies can be organized into 3 main categories: osteoconductive, osteogenic, and osteoinductive. Appropriate use of osteobiologic agents mimics autograft. Compared with autograft , synthetic adjuvants minimize donor morbidity. Understanding how synthetic agents can enhance bone formation and their appropriate use can aid the orthopedic surgeon in delivering optimal care in these difficult cases. The understanding of how synthetic grafts can enhance the normal bone healing cascade defines their role and use in treating fracture gaps.
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