Nature has been highly effective in creating hierarchical structures that are mechanically stable yet contain porosity to serve biological function. This is clearly evident in bone found in the human body. In particular, cancellous bone, which is highly porous, is…
The objective of a bone marrow aspiration procedure is to harvest as many mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) as possible while minimizing morbidity at the donor site and dilution with peripheral blood. Multiple factors can affect stem cell counts in the…
Orthopedics distributors have no shortage of options when it comes to selecting which bone graft product to sell. Many distributorships work with multiple suppliers in order to offer a variety of products to their surgeons. When vetting a potential new…
Since their introduction to the market in the 1990s, synthetic bone graft materials have been continually improving and evolving. Over the years, bone graft scientists and engineers have discovered novel materials and manufacturing techniques that can enhance bone formation and…
Biologically active bone grafts are being increasingly favored by surgeons due to their advanced properties and their ability to positively influence healing. While different bone graft materials have different mechanisms of interacting with cells, all biologically active graft materials are…
Since their introduction to the market in the 1990s, synthetic bone graft materials have been continually improving and evolving. Over the years, bone graft scientists and engineers have discovered novel materials and manufacturing techniques that can enhance bone formation and…
When it comes to selecting a graft material for a bone fusion surgery, surgeons today have no shortage of options. Of the most common types of bone graft materials, none are becoming adopted more rapidly than next-generation advanced synthetics. Why?…
Bone grafting is a surgical technique that is commonly performed in orthopedic and spinal procedures. For years, bone taken from the patient (autograft) served as a surgeon’s primary graft material. However, issues with donor site pain and infection, scarring, and…
Synthetic bone graft products first became available to surgeons in the early 1990s. Many of the initial products were based on porous calcium phosphate materials and were clinically effective. However, they solely functioned as an osteoconductive scaffold that supported bone…