The future of bone healing

Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2005 Oct;22(4):631-41. viii. doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2005.07.002.

Abstract

With more than 5.5 million fractures and 1 million bone repair surgeries annually, bone graft plays a significant role in aiding fracture repair. In the United States alone, surgeons perform an estimated 500,000 to 600,000 bone grafting procedures annually. With the advent of possibilities from bone substitutes, growth factors, and stem cell research, the potential for enhancing bone healing is vast. This article attempts to survey current trends and to highlight upcoming techniques in the future of bone healing.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bone Substitutes
  • Bone Transplantation / methods
  • Bone Transplantation / trends
  • Bone and Bones / physiopathology*
  • Bone and Bones / surgery*
  • Forecasting
  • Fracture Healing*
  • Humans
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Bone Substitutes
  • Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A