28. Evaluation of three commercially available synthetic bone grafts in a clinically relevant ovine model of instrumented lumbar posterolateral fusion

Synthetic bone grafts are important tools for spinal surgeons who wish to avoid the invasive harvesting of autologous bone graft for spinal fusions. Various synthetic bone grafts are available on the market, including materials based on bioglass, calcium phosphate or a combination of both. Side-by-side comparisons of synthetic bone grafts in relevant preclinical study models can provide valuable insights that can aid in the selection of treatment options.
Source: The Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Wednesday, September 25, 2019 7:30 – 8:55 Thoracolumbar Surgery I Source Type: research