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Shaft Sections & Whole Bones
 

Shafts and whole bones are tissues that are generally not possible to obtain as autografts. They are most commonly used for replacement of large bone sections affected by osteosarcoma in an effort to avoid amputation (limb-sparing procedure). They are also used in other situations where there is significant bone loss. These grafts are aseptically procured and processed. The periosteal and soft tissues are thoroughly removed and, if accessible, the marrow compartment is cleaned and lavaged. They are treated with antibiotics, rinsed, measured directly, cultured and packaged. We can also create custom made grafts for specific applications.

   
 
Advantages
Available in different sizes.
Not generally available as autograft.
Can be trimmed to fit recipient site.
Completely natural, biological repair – fuses with, and eventually replaced by, the recipient’s own bone.
Common Applications
Limb-sparing (e.g., osteosarcoma cases)
Significant bone loss (gun shot wounds, tumor)
Fracture repair (e.g. non-unions with substantial resorption)
Composition
Shaft sections are whole bone grafts that have one or both of the physes (ends) removed.
Whole bone grafts are intact, full length bone grafts.

Sizing: We have direct physical measurements of length and mid shaft diameter. When you provide us with radiographic measurements and physical characteristics (e.g. ideal weight) from your particular patient, we will identify the most closely matching options in our inventory.

Storage
Shaft sections and whole bones should be kept frozen (at least at -20°C) until ready for use. If stored at -20°C (or in a standard household freezer), they should be used within 6 months of receipt. If stored at -40°C or colder, the grafts can be stored for 5 years.
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