Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2024, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (10): 1634-1640.doi: 10.12307/2024.365

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Application of biomaterials in Masquelet technology

Han Fengping1, Li Huairen1, Chang Wenli2, Tian Baofang2, Feng Li2   

  1. 1Jining Medical University, Jining 272000, Shandong Province, China; 2Jining No.1 People’s Hospital, Jining 272000, Shandong Province, China
  • Received:2023-04-12 Accepted:2023-05-26 Online:2024-04-08 Published:2023-08-21
  • Contact: Feng Li, MD, Associate chief physician, Jining No.1 People’s Hospital, Jining 272000, Shandong Province, China
  • About author:Han Fengping, Master candidate, Jining Medical University, Jining 272000, Shandong Province, China
  • Supported by:
    Masquelet technique| induced membrane technique| induced membrane| biomaterial| bone regeneration| bone defect| bone healing| nonunion bone| bone fracture

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The remediation and treatment of bone defects present considerable challenges, with a variety of clinical intervention strategies available. One such approach, the Masquelet technique, has demonstrated high rates of success and reliable outcomes and is currently employed in clinical practice. However, the underlying mechanisms of this technique remain incompletely understood, and certain challenges persist in its clinical application, indicating that this technique is not yet fully mature. 
OBJECTIVE: To compile and categorize the biomaterials currently employed in research aimed at improving the Masquelet technique, in order to provide insights and references for the further development of this technique.
METHODS: A literature search of the China National Knowledge Infrastructure and PubMed databases was conducted, spanning publications from January 2013 to November 2022. The search terms used included “Masquelet technique; induced membrane technique; induced membrane; biomaterial; bone defect” in both Chinese and English. A total of 58 articles meeting the inclusion criteria were reviewed.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) The emergence and continual development of the Masquelet technique provide a therapeutic strategy for treating bone defects. Some researchers are focusing on developing superior spacer materials, autograft substitutes, and membrane materials that mimic the properties of the induced membrane, to simplify the two-stage procedure, shorten treatment duration, and reduce patient distress. (2) Calcium sulfate, silicone, poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid), and polypropylene can replace polymethylmethacrylate bone cement to form induced membranes in animal experiments or clinical applications, each with their advantages. Contrary to expectations, common materials such as titanium and polyvinyl alcohol sponge cannot replace polymethylmethacrylate bone cement. (3) Autograft substitutes are diverse, with allograft bone, β-tricalcium phosphate, absorbable gelatin sponge, α-calcium sulfate hemihydrate, bioactive glass, titanium, and tantalum demonstrating their ability to reduce the quantity of autologous cancellous bone graft required in the second stage of the procedure. Among them, allograft bone, β-tricalcium phosphate, bioactive glass, titanium and tantalum can replace autogenous bone as grafts, and other materials need to be mixed with autogenous bone, in both clinical and fundamental experiments. (4) Biomimetic-induced membranes, human amnion, human decellularized dermis, polytetrafluoroethylene, and even autogenous cortical bone have been shown to possess properties similar to the induced membrane. (5) Most of the application and research of biomaterials in this technology still exist in the stage of basic research and have not been applied in clinical practice or popularized on a large scale, but the above materials can provide more sufficient theoretical basis and new ideas for the exploration of Masquelet technical mechanism, the improvement of surgical methods and clinical application.

Key words: Masquelet technique, induced membrane technique, induced membrane, biomaterial, bone regeneration, bone defect, bone healing, nonunion bone, bone fracture" id="__kindeditor_bookmark_start_131__">

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