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Role of bone substitutes

J O Hollinger1, J Brekke, E Gruskin

  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR, 97201-3098, USA.

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|March 1, 1996
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The evolution of the skeleton introduced remarkable regeneration capabilities. This review explores bone substitutes, including polymers and ceramics, for enhancing skeletal repair and function.

Area of Science:

  • Evolutionary biology
  • Biomaterials science
  • Regenerative medicine

Background:

  • The Paleozoic era (approx. 500 million years ago) saw the emergence of the skeleton, a complex structure with inherent regenerative capacity.
  • Physiologic renewal of embryologically derived tissue, known as regeneration, is a key feature of skeletal systems.
  • Cellular and molecular components like bone morphogenetic proteins are crucial for bone regeneration and are targets for clinical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review bone substitutes for skeletal repair and regeneration.
  • To categorize and discuss the properties of various bone substitute materials.

Main Methods:

  • Categorization of bone substitutes into polymers and ceramics.
  • Subclassification of these materials into biodegradable and nonbiodegradable types.

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  • Review of examples, advantages, and disadvantages of each category.

    • Main Results:

    • Bone substitutes are broadly classified as polymers or ceramics.
    • These materials can be either biodegradable or nonbiodegradable, each with specific applications.
    • The review provides examples and discusses the merits and limitations of different bone substitute materials.

    Conclusions:

    • Bone substitutes are essential for restoring form and function to deficient osseous tissue.
    • Understanding the properties of polymers and ceramics is key to optimizing skeletal repair.
    • Future clinical practice will likely involve therapeutic manipulation of bone morphogenetic proteins and the use of advanced bone substitutes.