With autologous, viable cells and regenerative nature, drilled bone dust can be a valuable adjunct to other bone growth agents. Learn more about just some of the data reflecting its osteogenic, osteoinductive and osteoconductive potential.1-6
Viability
Isolation of mesenchymal stem cells from bone marrow wastes of spinal fusion procedure (TLI…
Histologic evaluation of high speed burr shavings collected during spinal decompression surgery
Osteoblast related genes from adherent cells from bone pate fragments2
Photomicrograph of local autograft demonstrating the presence of viable osteocytes4
“The bone shavings appear to remain viable after burring, as there was no microscopic evidence of damage to the cells.”5
“Osteocytes are able to remain viable after drilling.”2
“Bone dust samples…were sent to our local pathology lab where the presence of viable osteocytes was confirmed.”4
Growth
Use of the solis cage and local autologous bone graft for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: early technical experience
Isolation of mesenchymal stem cells from bone marrow wastes of spinal fusion procedure (TLI…
ALP stain
Collagen stain
Calcium stain
Activity
Comparison of osteogenic potential of calvarial bone dust, bone fragments, and periosteum
Isolation of mesenchymal stem cells from bone marrow wastes of spinal fusion procedure (TLI…
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