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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Biomaterials Science
  • Regenerative Medicine

Background:

  • Bone defects are a common clinical problem with substantial disease burden.
  • Treatment for bone defects, especially critical-sized ones, lacks consensus.
  • A clear definition of critical-sized defects is needed for evidence-based decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current evidence defining critical-sized bone defects.
  • To establish a size threshold for poor natural healing of bone defects.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on bone defect healing and size.
  • Analysis of existing data on the natural history of bone defects.

Main Results:

  • A lack of consensus exists regarding the definition of critical-sized bone defects.
  • Defects of 2.5 cm or greater appear to have a poor natural history and may require intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Bone defects of approximately 2.5 cm or larger demonstrate a poor prognosis without intervention.
  • Establishing a definition for critical-sized bone defects aids in guiding treatment strategies.