Scientific Understanding of the Induced Membrane Technique: Current Status and Future Directions. Issue 5 (October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yee, Michael A.; Mead, Matthew P.; Alford, Andrea I.; Hak, David J.; Mauffrey, Cyril; Hake, Mark E.
• Is Part Of: Journal of orthopaedic trauma. Volume 31:Issue 5(2017)Supplement
• Publication Date: 2017-10
• Subjects: induced membrane -- Masquelet technique -- basic science of induced membrane -- growth factors -- segmental bone loss -- critical defect bone reconstruction; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Wounds and Injuries -- therapy -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 617.47044
• DOI: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000000981
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0890-5339

Abstract

Abstract : Objectives: To review the most recent basic science advances made in relation to the induced membrane technique and how those relate to clinical practice, applications, and future research directions. Design: Review of the literature. Setting: Any trauma center which might encounter large segmental bone defects. Articles Reviewed: Basic science articles that looked at characteristics of the induced membrane published in the past 30 years. Intervention: None.