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Orthobiologics in Pediatric Orthopedics
Robert F Murphy1, James F Mooney1
1Department of Orthopaedics, Medical University of South Carolina, 96 Jonathan Lucas Street, CSB 708, Charleston, SC 29492, USA.
Abstract:
Orthobiologics are biologic devices or products used in orthopedic surgery to augment or enhance bone formation. The use of orthobiologics in pediatric orthopedics is less frequent than in other orthopedic subspecialties, mainly due to the naturally abundant healing potential and bone formation in children compared with adults. However, orthobiologics are used in certain situations in pediatric orthopedics, particularly in spine and foot surgery. Other uses have been reported in conjunction with specific procedures involving the tibia and pelvis. The use of bioabsorable implants to stabilize children's fractures is an emerging concept but has limited supporting data.
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