Bone Grafting Materials for Vertebroplasty - Vertebroplasty is a treatment for compression fractures of the vertebrae, a common occurrence among osteoporotic patients. In this procedure, physicians generally insert bone cement into the vertebral body to restore the height of the vertebra and reduce pain. However, bone cement has certain undesirable characteristics and we believe that BonePlast bone void filler combined with our Pro Osteon resorbable product may be uniquely suitable for this procedure. Animal trials are scheduled to commence in 2001. We believe that increasing the strength of our Pro Osteon resorbable material in various configurations holds promise for potential use as a natural, resorbable alternative to titanium and composite spinal implants currently available in the market.
Animal trials are underway.