Growth factors in orthopedic surgery

J Med Life. 2010 Jan-Mar;3(1):36-51.

Abstract

Growth factors have represented an essential issue of interest for the researchers and clinicians in orthopedics and trauma over the last 40 years. In the last 10 to 15 years, the advances registered in this field have permitted the identification of the most active cellular and humoral factors as well as the improvement of their use in the orthopedic and trauma surgery. Their domain of application has been continuously enlarged and the results have been visible from the beginning. The authors present their appreciation on the actual state of this subject as well as their experience with results and related conclusions.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bone Regeneration
  • Bone Transplantation
  • Humans
  • Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins / physiology*
  • Orthopedic Procedures*
  • Osteoporosis / diagnosis
  • Osteoporosis / etiology
  • Osteoporosis / therapy

Substances

  • Intercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteins