title: Biomechanical examinations of cancellous bone concerning the influence of duration and temperature of cryopreservation.
abstract: The influence of cryopreservation of cancellous bone at different temperatures and different storage periods was investigated for mechanical changes. Standardized cancellous cylinders (50 x 25 mm) were stored at -20 degrees C or -80 degrees C for 6 or 12 months, respectively, or for 2 years and then subjected to a screw pull-out test. No significant differences were found among the various storage temperatures and periods investigated. We conclude that different cryopreservation temperatures do not have any influence on the mechanical properties of cancellous bone. Also, storage duration up to 2 years has no effects on the mechanical strength of the bone.
authors: Labor für Biomechanik, Klinik für Orthopädie und Sportorthopädie, Technische Universität München, München, Germany. hmatter@tuvps.com
authors: H P
authors: HP
authors: Matter
authors: T V
authors: TV
authors: Garrel
authors: U
authors: U
authors: Bilderbeek
authors: W
authors: W
authors: Mittelmeier
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001863:Bone Screws; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000502:physiology*; D015925:Cryopreservation; D006801:Humans; D006811:Humerus / Q000502:physiology*; D016268:Internal Fixators; D008422:Materials Testing; D009926:Organ Preservation; D013552:Swine; D013696:Temperature; D013997:Time Factors