title: Bone banking. Update on methods and materials.
abstract: Bone allografts are being used in increasing numbers by orthopedic surgeons, yet many surgeons are unfamiliar with their preparation and processing, as well as their use as safe and effective transplants. This article reviews current sources of bone allografts, new methods of processing to achieve optimal results, the biology of incorporation of allografts, and new bone substitutes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Director, MGH Bone Bank, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: W W
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Tomford
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Mankin
mesh_terms: D001695:Biology; D018586:Bone Banks; D018786:Bone Substitutes; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000145:classification / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D014021:Tissue Preservation; D020858:Tissue and Organ Harvesting; D009927:Tissue and Organ Procurement; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous
chemical_list: D018786:Bone Substitutes