Reconstruction of large segmental bone defects in rabbit using the Masquelet technique with α-calcium sulfate hemihydrate

Abstract Background Large segmental bone defects can be repaired using the Masquelet technique in conjunction with autologous cancellous bone (ACB). However, ACB harvesting is severely restricted. α-calcium sulfate hemihydrate (α-CSH) is an outstanding bone substitute due to its easy availability, e...

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Main Authors: Zhu Long Meng, Zi Quan Wu, Bi Xin Shen, Hong Bo Li, Yang Yang Bian, De Lu Zeng, Jian Fu, Lei Peng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-019-1235-5