A self-organising biomimetic collagen/nano-hydroxyapatite-glycosaminoglycan scaffold for spinal fusion

The use of spinal fusion surgery as a treatment for degenerative spinal conditions and chronic back pain is increasing. However, this technique requires use of a bone grafting material to fuse the vertebrae, traditionally autologous bone, which consists of an optimal combination of osteogenic cell p...

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Main Authors: Sharma, A, Brand, D, Fairbank, J, Ye, H, Lavy, C, Czernuszka, J
Format: Journal article
Published: Springer US 2017