Each kit comes with a powder and solution that are mixed together either in a bowl or within a syringe. Once mixing begins, the material is ready to implant in 30 seconds.
Depending on the application, the material formulation allows the viscosity level to be tailored for molding or injecting into the defect.
Once mixed and implanted, the material is set in just 2 minutes, at which time drilling to install fixation hardware can occur.
Studies have shown this material has significantly greater adhesive properties than competitive material calcium phosphate.
The material remains radiopaque in x-rays so the rate of remodeling progress can be assessed.
Technology
Magnesium: Critical for Bone Health & Development
Increases proliferation of marrow stromal cells
Enhances mineralization of the extracellular matrix
Stimulates proteins for enhanced bone regeneration
Improves attachment of growth of osteoblasts
Initiates apatite layer formation on scaffolds
“I make use of Mg OSTEOCRETE in the revision TJA setting and complex TJA. It is the only bone graft material that does not wash away from unconstrained defects. It further provides for support in constrained defects well beyond the time needed for implants to be stabilized by bone ingrowth. ”
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Adam I. Harris, MD, FAAOS
Fellowship Trained Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon,
Adult Reconstruction, Joint Replacement
“The handling properties and physical characteristics of Mg OSTEOCRETE are second to none. I can inject, pack, mold and even sculpt the material to meet the needs of complex fracture and trauma patients. ”
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Robert J. Wetzel, MD
Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon
University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center
“Mg OSTEOCRETE has provided the clinical results I require for hip and shoulder cases where bone quality is noted to be osteopenic in nature. ”
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Venkat Rapuri, MD, FRCS, MS
Orthopedic Director
Arlington Memorial Hospital
"We have been using Osteocrete for the past two years in some of the most challenging revision arthroplasties that I have ever encountered. It’s versatility has helped to bail us out of difficult situations. I just wish I had started using it sooner."
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Mark Figgie, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon, Adult Reconstruction Specialty
Hospital for Special Surgery
