Evaluation of a novel nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite paste Ostim<sup>® </sup>in comparison to Alpha-BSM<sup>® </sup>- more bone ingrowth inside the implanted material with Ostim<sup>® </sup>compared to Alpha BSM<sup>®</sup>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The purpose of this study was to evaluate the performance a newly developed nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite, OSTIM<sup>® </sup>following functional implantation in femoral sites in thirty-eight sheep for 1, 2 or 3 months....

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Main Authors: Palazzi Xavier, Cavey Héloïse, Dingeldein Elvira, Heimann Lydia, McArthur Nicholas, Huber Franz-Xaver, Clermont Gaëlle, Boutrand Jean-Pierre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/10/164