The Masquelet technique for membrane induction and the healing of ovine critical sized segmental defects.

The healing of critical sized segmental defects is an ongoing clinical problem. No method has achieved pre-eminence. The Masquelet technique is a relatively new innovation involving the induction of a fibrous tissue membrane around the bone defect site taking advantage of the body's foreign bod...

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Main Authors: Chris Christou, Rema A Oliver, Yan Yu, William R Walsh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4252083?pdf=render