title: In search of the ideal bone graft.
abstract: This summary of materials used to replace bone describes polymer developments and suggests the route to finding the ideal graft material. This includes a look at the potential of bone morphogenetic proteins.
authors: International Academy of Replacement Therapy, International Institute of Replacement Therapy Baron Ruzettelaan 92, B-8310 Brugge 4, Belgium. luc.huys@skynet.be
authors: Luc W J
authors: LW
authors: Huys
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D018786:Bone Substitutes; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D006801:Humans; D011108:Polymers; D013499:Surface Properties; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D014183:Transplantation, Heterologous; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D018786:Bone Substitutes; D011108:Polymers