Effect of Polymethylmethacrylate-Hydroxyapatite Composites on Callus Formation and Compressive Strength in Goat Vertebral Body

Introduction: Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PV) is one of the available treatments for vertebral compression fracture (VCF). Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is the most common bone substitute used in the procedure, but it has several disadvantages. Bioceramic material, such as hydroxyapatite (HA),...

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Main Authors: Komang-Agung IS, Hydravianto L, Sindrawati O, William PS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Malaysian Orthopaedic Association 2018-11-01
Series:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
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Online Access:http://www.morthoj.org/2018/v12n3/callus-formation.pdf