Bone vascularized composite allotransplantation model in swine tibial defect: Evaluation of surgical angiogenesis and transplant viability.

Dimitra Kotsougiani-FischerCaroline A HundepoolLiselotte F BulstraPatricia F FriedrichAlexander Y ShinAllen T Bishop

Published in: Microsurgery (2018)

Implantation of autogenous AV bundles into vascularized bone allotransplants resulted in the rapid formation of a neoangiogenic autogenous blood supply in a swine tibia model that maintained bone viability, improved bone healing, and minimized rejection.

Keyphrases

bone mineral density
bone loss
bone regeneration
postmenopausal women
total knee arthroplasty
body composition
quantum dots