Faster integration of human allograft bone than of the bovine substitute Lubboc: non-randomized evaluation of 20 cases with benign tumors or tumor-like conditions.
In 20 patients, we studied healing and time for complete integration of human cancellous bone allografts and the bovine substitute Lubboc on plain radiographs. They were all operated on because of benign tumors or tumor-like conditions, and followed until integration of the graft or for at least 1 year after operation. The median follow-up was 10 (2-40) months. Allografts showed a better integration than the bovine substitute. We conclude that allografts are to be preferred for these indications.
Hartl
Alexander
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Department of Orthopedics, University of Vienna Medical School, Währinger Gürtel 18-20, AT-1090 Vienna, Austria. axel4bones@hotmail.com
Bitzan
Peter
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Wanivenhaus
Axel
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Kotz
Rainer
R
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D001842:Bone and Bones; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D015331:Cohort Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016348:Osseointegration; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; C093901:Lubboc