5 Facts:
5 Facts About Osteobiologics
These allografts are engineered to promote natural healing in non-weight bearing applications.
1. "Biologics" continue to take center stage in clinical discussions and professional conferences.
2. "Osteobiologics" refers to alternatives to the patient's own bone used to help facilitate new bone growth.
3. Osteobiologics can be derived from human donors, such as demineralized bone allograft and stem cells, or synthetic sources, such as ceramic or glass.
4. When cortical bone is demineralized, growth factors are exposed that provide signals to stem cells to begin bone formation (osteoinduction). The optimal level of demineralization to achieve osteoinduction is around two percent.
5. DBM has been used by itself since the 1970's and today. DBM is more often mixed with a carrier to improve handling.
With the use of these osteobiologics on the rise, could your team benefit from a CE program to better understand the many options available? Contact your LifeNet Health Bio-Implant Specialist or click here for more information.
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