title: Implantable bone substitute materials.
abstract: This article focuses on materials used as bone substitutes. The materials may be used as substitutes for autografts or, in some cases, along with autografts. Each material has unique properties that may be beneficial for specific applications. Some future developments in bone substitute materials are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: HealthSouth Larkin Podiatric Residency Program, HealthSouth Larkin Hospital, South Miami, Florida, USA.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Hanft
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Sprinkle
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Surprenant
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Werd
mesh_terms: D018786:Bone Substitutes; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000639:trends; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D018786:Bone Substitutes