abstract |
The present invention relates to a composition for use as an adjunct in orthopaedic surgery, such as in the treatment of i) delayed fracture healing in bone, manifesting as either a delayed or non-union; ii) in a fusion procedure anywhere in the skeletal system, such as cranial, spinal, foot and ankle, or upper limb; and iii) for use as a bone void filler and to enhance bone in-filling in situations of bone loss such as following combat, e.g. blast injuries, or non-combat related trauma such as road- traffic accidents. |