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Quality assessment for processed and sterilized bone using Raman spectroscopy. Cell Tissue Bank 2011; 13:409-14. [PMID: 21901322 PMCID: PMC3432205 DOI: 10.1007/s10561-011-9277-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2011] [Accepted: 08/29/2011] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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To eliminate the potential for infection, many tissue banks routinely process and terminally sterilize allografts prior to transplantation. A number of techniques, including the use of scanning electron microscopy, bone graft models, and mechanical property tests, are used to evaluate the properties of allograft bone. However, as these methods are time consuming and often destroy the bone sample, the quality assessment of allograft bones are not routinely performed after processing and sterilization procedures. Raman spectroscopy is a non-destructive, rapid analysis technique that requires only small sample volumes and has recently been used to evaluate the mineral content, mineral crystallinity, acid phosphate and carbonate contents, and collagen maturity in human and animal bones. Here, to establish a quality assessment method of allograft bones using Raman spectroscopy, the effect of several common sterilization and preservation procedures on rat femoral bones were investigated. We found that freeze-thawing had no detectable effects on the composition of bone minerals or matrix, although heat treatment and gamma irradiation resulted in altered Raman spectra. Our findings suggest Raman spectroscopy may facilitate the quality control of allograft bone after processing and sterilization procedures.
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Deymier-Black AC, Almer JD, Stock SR, Dunand DC. Variability in the elastic properties of bovine dentin at multiple length scales. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2011; 5:71-81. [PMID: 22100081 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2011.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2011] [Revised: 08/12/2011] [Accepted: 08/13/2011] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Various methods are used to investigate the variability in elastic properties across a population of deciduous bovine incisor root dentin samples spanning different animals, incisor types, and locations within teeth. First, measurements of elastic strains by high-energy synchrotron X-ray scattering during compressive loading of dentin specimens provided the effective modulus--the ratio of applied stress to elastic phase strain--for the two main phases of dentin (hydroxyapatite crystals and mineralized collagen fibrils), shedding light on load transfer operating at the nanoscale between collagen and mineral phases. Second, Young's moduli were measured at the macroscale by ultrasonic time-of-flight measurements. Third, thermogravimetry quantified the volume fractions of hydroxyapatite, protein and water at the macroscale. Finally, micro-Computed Tomography determined spatial variations of the mineral at the sub-millimeter scale. Statistical comparison of the above properties reveals: (i) no significant differences for dentin samples taken from different animals or different incisor types but (ii) significant differences for samples taken from the cervical or apical root sections as well as from different locations between buccal and lingual edges.
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- A C Deymier-Black
- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA.
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Schwiedrzik JJ, Kaudela KH, Burner U, Zysset PK. Fabric-mechanical property relationships of trabecular bone allografts are altered by supercritical CO₂ treatment and gamma sterilization. Bone 2011; 48:1370-7. [PMID: 21453802 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2011.03.768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2010] [Revised: 03/22/2011] [Accepted: 03/22/2011] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Tissue grafts are implanted in orthopedic surgery every day. In order to minimize infection risk, bone allografts are often delipidated with supercritical CO₂ and sterilized prior to implantation. This treatment may, however, impair the mechanical behavior of the bone graft tissue. The goal of this study was to determine clinically relevant mechanical properties of treated/sterilized human trabecular bone grafts, e.g. the apparent modulus, strength, and the ability to absorb energy during compaction. They were compared with results of identical experiments performed previously on untreated/fresh frozen human trabecular bone from the same anatomical site (Charlebois, 2008). We tested the hypothesis that the morphology-mechanical property relationships of treated cancellous allografts are similar to those of fresh untreated bone. The morphology of the allografts was determined by μCT. Subsequently, cylindrical samples were tested in unconfined and confined compression. To account for various morphologies, the experimental data was fitted to phenomenological mechanical models for elasticity, strength, and dissipated energy density based on bone volume fraction (BV/TV) and the fabric tensor determined by MIL. The treatment/sterilization process does not appear to influence bone graft stiffness. However, strength and energy dissipation of the bone grafts were found to be significantly reduced by 36% to 47% and 66% to 81%, respectively, for a broad range of volume fraction (0.14<BV/TV<0.39) and degree of anisotropy (1.24<DA<2.18). Since the latter properties are strongly dominated by BV/TV, the clinical consequences of this reduction can be compensated by using grafts with lower porosity. The data of this study suggests that an increase of 5-10% in BV/TV is sufficient to compensate for the reduced post-yield mechanical properties of treated/sterilized bone in monotonic compression. In applications where graft stiffness needs to be matched and strength is not a concern, treated allograft with the same BV/TV as an appropriate fresh bone graft may be used.
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- J J Schwiedrzik
- Institute of Lightweight Design and Structural Biomechanics, Vienna University of Technology, Guhausstr. 27-29, A-1040 Vienna, Austria.
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Ibrahim T, Qureshi A, McQuillan TA, Thomson J, Galea G, Power RA. Intra-operative washing of morcellised bone allograft with pulse lavage: how effective is it in reducing blood and marrow content? Cell Tissue Bank 2011; 13:157-65. [PMID: 21336569 DOI: 10.1007/s10561-011-9241-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2010] [Accepted: 02/02/2011] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The use of unprocessed bone carries a risk of transmission of blood borne diseases. Although models of infectivity are unproven, a theoretical risk of transmission of variant Creutzfeld-Jakob Disease, a human prion disease, exists as probable blood borne transmission has been reported in three cases. The aim of our study was to determine the effectiveness of standard operating theatre pulse lavage in removing protein, fat and double stranded Deoxyribonucleic acid (dsDNA) from morcellised bone allograft. Twelve donated femoral heads were divided into halves and milled into bone chips. One half of the bone chips were washed with pulse lavage, whereas, the other half acted as control. In order to determine the amount of protein, fat and dsDNA present in the washed and unwashed samples, a validated multistep washing protocol was used. Using the validated technique, simple intra-operative washing of morcellised unprocessed bone allograft removed a significant amount of the protein (70.5%, range: 39.5-85%), fat (95.2%, range: 87.8-98.8%) and DNA (68.4%, range: 31.4-93.1%) content. Intra-operative washing of morcellised bone allograft with pulse lavage may thereby reduce the theoretical risk of prion and other blood borne disease transmission. Combined with the known improved mechanical characteristics of washed allograft, we would recommend pulse lavage as a routine part of bone allograft preparation.
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- T Ibrahim
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Glenfield Hospital, Groby Road, Leicester LE3 9QP, UK.
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Jain S, Malyala P, Pallaoro M, Giuliani M, Petersen H, O'hagan DT, Singh M. A Two-Stage Strategy for Sterilization of Poly(lactide-co-glycolide) Particles by γ-Irradiation Does Not Impair Their Potency for Vaccine Delivery. J Pharm Sci 2011; 100:646-54. [DOI: 10.1002/jps.22306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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O’Brien CS, Bagley RS, Hicks DG, Chen AV, Wininger FA, Brumitt JW. Gamma-irradiated Calvarium Allograft Cranioplasty in a Cat Following Brain Tumor Removal. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 2010; 46:268-73. [DOI: 10.5326/0460268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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A 14-year-old domestic shorthair cat was evaluated for a 3-month history of head pressing and circling. Neurological examination suggested a supratentorial problem, predominantly on the left side. An extradural mass extending from the rostral frontal lobes caudally to the level of the caudal aspect of the corpus callosum was found with magnetic resonance imaging. A bilateral rostrotentorial craniectomy combined with a frontal sinus craniectomy was performed for mass removal. A gamma-irradiated calvarial allograft was used to repair the calvarial defect. At 14 months following surgery, the cat had no neurological abnormalities, and the skull and facial appearance was normal.
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- Chad Seward O’Brien
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164-7060
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164-7060
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164-7060
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164-7060
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164-7060
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 99164-7060
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Barth HD, Launey ME, Macdowell AA, Ager JW, Ritchie RO. On the effect of X-ray irradiation on the deformation and fracture behavior of human cortical bone. Bone 2010; 46:1475-85. [PMID: 20206724 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2010.02.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 128] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2010] [Revised: 02/13/2010] [Accepted: 02/25/2010] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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In situ mechanical testing coupled with imaging using high-energy synchrotron X-ray diffraction or tomography is gaining in popularity as a technique to investigate micrometer and even sub-micrometer deformation and fracture mechanisms in mineralized tissues, such as bone and teeth. However, the role of the irradiation in affecting the nature and properties of the tissue is not always taken into account. Accordingly, we examine here the effect of X-ray synchrotron-source irradiation on the mechanistic aspects of deformation and fracture in human cortical bone. Specifically, the strength, ductility and fracture resistance (both work-of-fracture and resistance-curve fracture toughness) of human femoral bone in the transverse (breaking) orientation were evaluated following exposures to 0.05, 70, 210 and 630 kGrays (kGy) irradiation. Our results show that the radiation typically used in tomography imaging can have a major and deleterious impact on the strength, post-yield behavior and fracture toughness of cortical bone, with the severity of the effect progressively increasing with higher doses of radiation. Plasticity was essentially suppressed after as little as 70 kGy of radiation; the fracture toughness was decreased by a factor of five after 210 kGy of radiation. Mechanistically, the irradiation was found to alter the salient toughening mechanisms, manifest by the progressive elimination of the bone's capacity for plastic deformation which restricts the intrinsic toughening from the formation "plastic zones" around crack-like defects. Deep-ultraviolet Raman spectroscopy indicated that this behavior could be related to degradation in the collagen integrity.
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- Holly D Barth
- Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
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Jähn K, Braunstein V, Furlong PI, Simpson AE, Richards RG, Stoddart MJ. A rapid method for the generation of uniform acellular bone explants: a technical note. J Orthop Surg Res 2010; 5:32. [PMID: 20459728 PMCID: PMC2873550 DOI: 10.1186/1749-799x-5-32] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2009] [Accepted: 05/10/2010] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Bone graft studies lack standardized controls. We aim to present a quick and reliable method for the intra-operative generation of acellular bone explants. METHODS Therefore, ovine cancellous bone explants from the iliac crest were prepared and used to test several methods for the induction of cell death. Over night heat inactivation was used as positive treatment control, methods to be investigated included UV light, or X- ray exposure, incubation in a hypotonic solution (salt-free water) and a short cycle of repeated freezing and thawing. RESULTS Viability of treated and 2 days cultured bone explants was investigated by lactate dehydrogenase assay. Non-treated cultured control explants maintained around 50% osteocyte viability, while osteocyte survival after the positive treatment control was abolished. The most dramatic loss in cell viability, together with a low standard deviation, was a repeated cycle of freezing and thawing. CONCLUSIONS To summarize, we present a freeze-thaw method for the creation of acellular bone explants, which is easy to perform, not time-consuming and provides consistent results.
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- Katharina Jähn
- AO Research Institute, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270 Davos, Switzerland.
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Jegoux F, Malard O, Goyenvalle E, Aguado E, Daculsi G. Radiation effects on bone healing and reconstruction: interpretation of the literature. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010; 109:173-84. [PMID: 20123406 DOI: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2009.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2009] [Revised: 09/03/2009] [Accepted: 10/04/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Reconstructing irradiated mandibles with biomaterials is still a challenge but little investigated. We collected data that could help us understand studies in the field of regeneration with biomaterials and irradiated bone. STUDY DESIGN Systematic review of the literature. RESULTS Delay and duration of radiation delivery and total equivalent dose are the most variable parameters in the various studies, resulting in confusion when interpreting the literature. Most reproducible experiments show that radiation reduces osteogenic cell numbers, alters cytokine capacity, and delays and damages bone remodeling. Interindividual variations and how such changes become irreversible lesions are still uncertain. In the case of regeneration using biomaterials, most studies have addressed the question of reconstruction in previously irradiated bone. The results show that osseointegration is often possible, although the failure rate is higher. The sooner the implantation takes place after the end of the radiation, the higher the likelihood of failure. Few studies have focused on primary reconstruction followed by early irradiation, and most of the currently available engineering models would be altered by radiation. Good outcomes have been obtained with bone morphogenetic protein and with total bone marrow transplanation. CONCLUSION This review points out the difficulties in achieving reproducible experiments and interpreting literature in this underinvestigated field.
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Effects of (60)Co gamma radiation dose on initial structural biomechanical properties of ovine bone--patellar tendon--bone allografts. Cell Tissue Bank 2010; 12:89-98. [PMID: 20119643 DOI: 10.1007/s10561-010-9170-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2009] [Accepted: 12/23/2009] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Gamma radiation is established as a procedure for inactivating bacteria, fungal spores and viruses. Sterilization of soft tissue allografts with high dose (60)Co gamma radiation has been shown to have adverse effects on allograft biomechanical properties. In the current study, bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB) allografts from 32 mature sheep were divided into two treatment groups: low-dose radiation at 15 kGy (n = 16) and high-dose radiation at 25 kGy (n = 16) with the contralateral limb serving as a 0 kGy (n = 32) non-irradiated control. Half of the tendons from all treatment groups were biomechanically tested to determine bulk BPTB mechanical properties, cancellous bone compressive properties, and interference screw pull-out strength. The remaining tissues were prepared, implanted, and mechanically tested in an acute in vitro anterior crucial ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Low-dose radiation did not adversely affect mechanical properties of the tendon allograft, bone, or ACL reconstruction compared to internal non-irradiated control. However, high-dose radiation compromised bulk tendon load at failure and ultimate strength by 26.9 and 28.9%, respectively (P < 0.05), but demonstrated no negative effect on the cancellous bone compressive properties or interference screw pull-out strength. Our findings suggest that low dose radiation (15 kGy) does not compromise the mechanical integrity of the allograft tissue, yet high dose radiation (25 kGy) significantly alters the biomechanical integrity of the soft tissue constituent.
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Impaction bone grafting in revision hip surgery: past, present and future. Cell Tissue Bank 2010; 11:57-73. [PMID: 20077177 DOI: 10.1007/s10561-009-9147-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2009] [Accepted: 07/10/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Joint replacement surgery can have excellent clinical results. However, as the number of patients undergoing surgery increases, the number of failed joint replacements is set to rise. One of the greatest challenges for the revision surgeon is the restoration of bone stock. This article focuses upon revision hip surgery, with particular reference to the scope of the problem; historical and current solutions to bone loss in the femur and acetabulum; the clinical results following revision surgery; and the basic science behind impaction bone grafting, before ending with possible future directions for improving the restoration of bone stock.
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Kawasaki Y, Sotome S, Yoshii T, Torigoe I, Maehara H, Sugata Y, Hirano M, Mochizuki N, Shinomiya K, Okawa A. Effects of gamma-ray irradiation on mechanical properties, osteoconductivity, and absorption of porous hydroxyapatite/collagen. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2010; 92:161-7. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.31502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Costain DJ, Crawford RW. Fresh-frozen vs. irradiated allograft bone in orthopaedic reconstructive surgery. Injury 2009; 40:1260-4. [PMID: 19486972 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2009.01.116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2008] [Revised: 12/22/2008] [Accepted: 01/19/2009] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The use of allograft bone is increasingly common in orthopaedic reconstruction procedures. The optimal method of preparation of allograft bone is subject of great debate. Proponents of fresh-frozen graft cite improved biological and biomechanical characteristics relative to irradiated material, whereas fear of bacterial or viral transmission warrants some to favour irradiated graft. Careful review of the literature is necessary to appreciate the influence of processing techniques on bone quality. Whereas limited clinical trials are available to govern the selection of appropriate bone graft, this review presents the argument favouring the use of fresh-frozen bone allograft as compared to irradiated bone.
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- D J Costain
- Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Improved tendon radioprotection by combined cross-linking and free radical scavenging. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2009; 467:2994-3001. [PMID: 19543778 PMCID: PMC2758987 DOI: 10.1007/s11999-009-0934-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2008] [Accepted: 06/01/2009] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Allograft safety is a great concern owing to the risk of disease transmission from nonsterile tissues. Radiation sterilization is not used routinely because of deleterious effects on the mechanical integrity and stability of allograft collagen. We previously reported several individual cross-linking or free radical scavenging treatments provided some radioprotective effects for tendons. We therefore asked whether a combination of treatments would provide an improved protective effect after radiation exposure regarding mechanical properties and enzyme resistance. To address this question we treated 90 rabbit Achilles tendons with a combination of cross-linking (1-ethyl-3-[3-dimethyl aminopropyl] carbodiimide [EDC]) and one of three scavenging regimens (mannitol, ascorbate, or riboflavin). Tendons then were exposed to one of three radiation conditions (gamma or electron beam irradiation at 50 kGy or unsterilized). Combination-treated tendons (10 per group) had increases in mechanical properties and higher resistance to collagenase digestion compared with EDC-only and untreated tendons. Irradiated tendons treated with EDC-mannitol, -ascorbate, and -riboflavin combinations had comparable strength to native tendon and had averages of 26%, 39%, and 37% greater, respectively, than those treated with EDC-only. Optimization of a cross-linking protocol and free radical scavenging cocktail is ongoing with the goal of ensuring sterile allografts through irradiation while maintaining their structure and mechanical properties.
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Somers P, Cuvelier CA, Somer FD, Cornelissen M, Cox E, Verloo M, Chiers K, Nooten GV. Gamma Radiation Alters the Ultrastructure in Tissue-Engineered Heart Valve Scaffolds. Tissue Eng Part A 2009; 15:3597-604. [DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2008.0690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Pamela Somers
- Heart Center, University Hospital Ghent, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Histology and Human Anatomy, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
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- Department of Analytical and Physical Chemistry, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium
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Postoperative culture positive surgical site infections after the use of irradiated allograft, nonirradiated allograft, or autograft for spinal fusion. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2009; 34:2466-8. [PMID: 19829261 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0b013e3181b1fef5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective chart review. OBJECTIVE We report the rate of postoperative infection at our institution following the use of irradiated allograft, nonirradiated allograft, or autograft for spinal fusion procedures. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Infection after a spinal fusion procedure is a devastating complication. It has not been defined whether spine bone graft preparation has any correlation with postoperative infection in spinal fusion procedures. METHODS We retrospectively identified 1435 patients who underwent spine fusion procedures with a minimum 1-year follow-up. Irradiated allograft was used in 144 patients, nonirradiated allograft was used in 441 patients, and autograft was used in 850 patients. Postoperative spinal infection was based on documented positive spine cultures at the time of re-exploration for presumed infection. Infection rates were estimated using the method of Kaplan and Meier; estimates were calculated out to 1-year postsurgery, and rates were compared using log-rank tests. RESULTS No significant difference in the rate of surgical site infection at 1 year was observed after the use of irradiated allograft (1.7%), nonirradiated allograft (3.2%), or autograft (4.3%), P = 0.51. CONCLUSION There is no significant difference in the rate of infection following spine fusion using irradiated allograft, nonirradiated allograft, or autograft. The selection of bone graft to aid in spinal fusion should be based on the requirements of surgical technique and availability of the desired tissue and not on a perceived association with postoperative infection.
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Kretlow JD, Young S, Klouda L, Wong M, Mikos AG. Injectable biomaterials for regenerating complex craniofacial tissues. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2009; 21:3368-93. [PMID: 19750143 PMCID: PMC2742469 DOI: 10.1002/adma.200802009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 191] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Engineering complex tissues requires a precisely formulated combination of cells, spatiotemporally released bioactive factors, and a specialized scaffold support system. Injectable materials, particularly those delivered in aqueous solution, are considered ideal delivery vehicles for cells and bioactive factors and can also be delivered through minimally invasive methods and fill complex 3D shapes. In this review, we examine injectable materials that form scaffolds or networks capable of both replacing tissue function early after delivery and supporting tissue regeneration over a time period of weeks to months. The use of these materials for tissue engineering within the craniofacial complex is challenging but ideal as many highly specialized and functional tissues reside within a small volume in the craniofacial structures and the need for minimally invasive interventions is desirable due to aesthetic considerations. Current biomaterials and strategies used to treat craniofacial defects are examined, followed by a review of craniofacial tissue engineering, and finally an examination of current technologies used for injectable scaffold development and drug and cell delivery using these materials.
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- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, P.O. Box 1892, MS 142, Houston, TX 77251-1892 (U.S.A.)
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- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, P.O. Box 1892, MS 142, Houston, TX 77251-1892 (U.S.A.)
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- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, P.O. Box 1892, MS 142, Houston, TX 77251-1892 (U.S.A.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 6515 M.D. Anderson Blvd., Suite DBB 2.059, Houston, TX 770030 (U.S.A.)
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- Department of Bioengineering, Rice University, P.O. Box 1892, MS 142, Houston, TX 77251-1892 (U.S.A.)
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Galia CR, Macedo CA, Rosito R, Mello TMD, Camargo LMAQ, Moreira LF. In vitro and in vivo evaluation of lyophilized bovine bone biocompatibility. Clinics (Sao Paulo) 2008; 63:801-6. [PMID: 19061004 PMCID: PMC2664282 DOI: 10.1590/s1807-59322008000600016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2008] [Accepted: 08/05/2008] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The use of bone grafts in orthopedic, maxillofacial and dental surgery has been growing. Nevertheless, both fresh autografts and frozen allografts have limitations, and therefore, alternative synthetic or natural biomaterials, such as processed and lyophilized bovine bone graft have been developed. OBJECTIVE To evaluate in vitro and in vivo biocompatibility of lyophilized bovine bone manufactured in a semi-industrial scale, according to a modifical protocol developed by the authors. METHODS Samples of bovine cancellous bone were processed according to a protocol developed by Kakiuchi et al., and modified to process samples of bovine cancellous bone. The following trials were performed: in vitro cytotoxicity, in vivo acute systemic toxicity, in vivo oral irritation potential, in vitro pyrogenic reaction, and bioburden. RESULTS The in vitro evaluation of lyophilized bovine cancellous bone revealed an absence of cytotoxicity in 100% of the samples. Regarding in vivo evaluation of acute systemic toxicity, neither macroscopic abnormalities nor deaths were noted in the animals. Pyrogenicity was not greater than 0.125 UE/ml in any of the samples. The bioburden revealed negative results for microbial growth before sterilization. Regarding the oral irritation potential, in vivo evaluation at 24 and 72 hours showed that the animals had no edema or erythema on the oral mucosa. CONCLUSION The protocol changes established by the authors to prepare lyophilized bovine cancellous bone at a semi-industrial scale is reproducible and yielded a product with excellent biocompatibility.
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- School of Medicine, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
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Rozen B, Brosh T, Salai M, Herman A, Dudkiewicz I. The effects of prolonged deep freezing on the biomechanical properties of osteochondral allografts. Cell Tissue Bank 2008; 10:27-31. [PMID: 18807210 DOI: 10.1007/s10561-008-9106-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2008] [Accepted: 08/12/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Musculo-skeletal allografts sterilized and deep frozen are among the most common human tissue to be preserved and utilized in modern medicine. The effects of a long deep freezing period on cortical bone has already been evaluated and found to be insignificant. However, there are no reports about the influences of a protracted deep freezing period on osteochondral allografts. One hundred osteochondral cylinders were taken from a fresh specimen and humeral heads of 1 year, 2 years, 3 years and 4 year old bones. Twenty chips from each period, with a minimum of 3 chips per humeral head. Each was mechanically tested by 3 point compression. The fresh osteochondral allografts were significantly mechanically better than the deep frozen osteochondral allografts. There was no statistical significant time dependent difference between the deep frozen groups in relation to the freezing period. Therefore, we conclude that, from the mechanical point of view deep freezing of osteochondral allografts over a period of 4 years, is safe without further deterioration of the biomechanical properties of the osteochondral allografts.
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Effect of low dose and moderate dose gamma irradiation on the mechanical properties of bone and soft tissue allografts. Cell Tissue Bank 2008; 9:289-98. [PMID: 18431690 DOI: 10.1007/s10561-008-9069-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2008] [Accepted: 04/06/2008] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The increased use of allograft tissue for musculoskeletal repair has brought more focus to the safety of allogenic tissue and the efficacy of various sterilization techniques. Gamma irradiation is an effective method for providing terminal sterilization to biological tissue, but it is also reported to have deleterious effects on tissue mechanics in a dose-dependent manner. At irradiation ranges up to 25 kGy, a clear relationship between mechanical strength and dose has yet to be established. The aim of this study was to investigate the mechanical properties of bone and soft tissue allografts, irradiated on dry ice at a low absorbed dose (18.3-21.8 kGy) and a moderate absorbed dose (24.0-28.5 kGy), using conventional compressive and tensile testing, respectively. Bone grafts consisted of Cloward dowels and iliac crest wedges, while soft tissue grafts consisted of patellar tendons, anterior tibialis tendons, semitendinosus tendons, and fascia lata. There were no statistical differences in mechanical strength or modulus of elasticity for any graft irradiated at a low absorbed dose, compared to control groups. Also, bone allografts and two soft tissue allografts (anterior tibialis and semitendinosus tendon) that were irradiated at a moderate dose demonstrated similar strength and modulus of elasticity values to control groups. The results of this study support the use of low dose and moderate dose gamma irradiation of bone grafts. For soft tissue grafts, the results support the use of low dose irradiation.
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Validation of 15 kGy as a radiation sterilisation dose for bone allografts manufactured at the Queensland Bone Bank: application of the VDmax 15 method. Cell Tissue Bank 2008; 9:139-47. [DOI: 10.1007/s10561-008-9064-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2007] [Accepted: 02/18/2008] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Han B, Yang Z, Nimni M. Effects of gamma irradiation on osteoinduction associated with demineralized bone matrix. J Orthop Res 2008; 26:75-82. [PMID: 17724732 DOI: 10.1002/jor.20478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Gamma irradiation is frequently used to sterilize implanted devices but has limitations when used on biologically active materials and composites. In this study, we have evaluated the changes of biological activity of demineralized bone matrix (DBM) in the dry state and in the presence of aqueous and non-aqueous carriers while exposed to various levels of ionizing radiation. The activity of DBM in the dry state remains relatively stable with only a small loss of activity. Composites of DBM with a carrier such as lecithin, to which no water has been added, lose activity at approximately the same rate as DBM in the anhydrous form. In composites that contain water, the loss of activity occurs even at much lower levels of radiation exposure. Gamma irradiation does not change cell attachment to the DBM matrix but has an influence on both stem cell and osteoprecursor cell proliferation rates. Because of the limitations imposed by radiation, it seems most practical to handle DBM aseptically throughout the procedures of compositing pastes, putties, or suspensions, and only if necessary exposing the inert excipients to radiation sterilization prior to mixing.
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- Bo Han
- Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, 1840 N. Soto Street, EDM-191, Los Angeles, California 90032, USA.
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Gupta V, Cobb RR, Brown L, Fleming L, Mukherjee N. A quantitative polymerase chain reaction assay for detecting and identifying fungal contamination in human allograft tissue. Cell Tissue Bank 2007; 9:75-82. [DOI: 10.1007/s10561-007-9059-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2007] [Accepted: 11/06/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Flören M, Kappe T, Reichel H. Effektivitätsanalyse einer klinikinternen allogenen Knochenbank. DER ORTHOPADE 2007; 36:667-72. [PMID: 17522840 DOI: 10.1007/s00132-007-1093-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND The EU guidelines 2004/23/EG and 2006/17/EG and their national implementation redefine the framework for allogenic bone banking and transplantation. Against this background an established internal hospital bone bank was analysed concerning threshold of allogenic bone and cost effectiveness in comparison to alternative methods. METHOD Over a 30-month period we registered all arrivals and outgoings of our bone bank and their destination. We further noted all declined donations. We analysed all costs incurred and calculated costs for alternative methods. RESULTS By means of our bone bank we are currently able to meet our own demand for bone substitutes. The maintenance costs are below the prices of alternative methods. Some donations (8%) have to be discarded due to procedural errors. CONCLUSION Maintaining an internal hospital bone bank utilizing fresh-frozen allogenic bone is an efficient and cost-effective method of supplying bone substitutes even under the new EU guidelines if the existing process covers most conditions of the producer authorisation according to section sign 13 AMG. By harmonizing the organizational process it is possible to further improve its effectiveness.
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- M Flören
- Orthopädische Universitätsklinik, Universitäts- und Rehabilitationsklinikum (RKU), Oberer Eselsberg 45, 89081 Ulm.
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