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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics and Regenerative Medicine
  • Biomaterials Science

Background:

  • Autogenous iliac crest bone graft is the standard for bone healing but has limitations.
  • Various bone graft substitutes offer promising alternatives for treating bone defects, nonunions, and delayed unions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review emerging bone graft alternatives and their evidence.
  • To provide a framework for selecting appropriate bone grafts or substitutes based on properties.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of reamer-irrigator-aspirator bone graft, bone marrow concentrate, bone morphogenetic proteins, and calcium phosphate cements.
  • Analysis of graft properties and clinical evidence for their efficacy.

Main Results:

  • Several bone graft substitutes show significant potential when used appropriately.
  • Detailed descriptions of graft properties and supporting evidence are presented.

Conclusions:

  • Proper selection of bone grafts and substitutes is vital for successful patient outcomes.
  • The review offers guidance for clinicians in choosing the most suitable bone graft or substitute for specific clinical scenarios.