Clinical applications of bone graft substitutes in spine surgery: consideration of mineralized and demineralized preparations and growth factor supplementation.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Bone graft substitutes may be broadly classified as mineralized and demineralized preparations. This article reviews the basic science and biology underlying each preparation. A review of the clinical and experimental applications of each preparation follows. The text concludes with a review of growth factors as biological supplements.
Medical subject headings
- Biocompatible Materials
- Bone Matrix
- Growth Substances
- Spinal Fusion
- Spine