The Use of Ceramics as Bone Substitutes in Revision Hip Arthroplasty

The number of grafting procedures, including those performed in primary and revision hip arthroplasty, continues to rise around the world. Demand for musculoskeletal donor tissue now outstrips supply. There is no single bone substitute that is ideal for all circumstances. Bone substitutes act as a s...

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Main Authors: Michael R. Whitehouse, Ashley W. Blom
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2009-11-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/2/4/1895/