Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2014, Vol. 18 ›› Issue (47): 7550-7555.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2014.47.002

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X-ray evaluation of alpha-calcium sulfate hemiydrate/biphasic bioceramics bone for repairing bone defects of rabbit radius

Yao Biao1, Qian Wei-qing2, Yin Hong2   

  1. 1Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210046, Jiangsu Province, China
    2Department of Orthopedics, Third Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210001, Jiangsu Province, China
  • Revised:2014-10-23 Online:2014-11-19 Published:2014-11-19
  • Contact: Yin Hong, Chief physician, Master’s supervisor, Department of Orthopedics, Third Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210001, Jiangsu Province, China
  • About author:Yao Biao, Studying for master’s degree, Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210046, Jiangsu Province, China
  • Supported by:

    the Medical Science and Technology Development Fund of Nanjing City, No. YKK11048

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Alpha-calcium sulfate hemiydrate/biphasic bioceramics (α-CSH/BCP) as a bone repair material has been widely used in the clinic, but there are still some deficiencies.
OBJECTIVE: To observe the effect of α-CSH/BCP on the repair of bone defects of the radius in rabbits.
METHODS: The unilateral radius of 18 adult New Zealand white rabbits was selected to establish bone defect models, and then these rabbit models were randomized into three groups that were treated with α-CSH, α-CSH/BCP, BCP materials, respectively. At 4, 8, 12 weeks after implantation, bone samples were taken for gross and X-ray observations.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) Gross observation: At 12 weeks of implantation, the bone defect was completely repaired in the α-CSH/BCP group, and the defected radius recovered basically; in the α-CSH group, bone defects were visible; and in the BCP group, there was still some material for filling and coverage. (2) X-ray observation: In the α-CSH group, the degradation of implanted materials was faster than new bone formation, and bone defects were visible; in the α-CSH/BCP group, bone defects were healed, cortical bone remodeling was good, and the bone marrow cavity was re-canalized; in the BCP group, the implanted materials were still visible, and bone defects were not repaired. These findings indicate that the α-CSH/BCP bone repair material can significantly promote the repair of bone defects of rabbit radius, with a better repair effect than α-CSH or BCP alone.


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Key words: calcium sulfate, ceramics, X-rays

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