Translation of bone wax and its substitutes: History, clinical status and future directions
Bone wax, primarily composed of beeswax and softening agent, is a century-old material used to control bleeding of disrupted bone surfaces by acting as a mechanical barrier to seal the wound. The current bone wax products are commonly packed in easy-to-open foil in the form of sterile sticks or plat...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Translation |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214031X19300270 |