抄録
We retrospectively evaluated radiological findings taken after treatment for bone deficit with β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) in 16 patients (6 men and 10 women). The mean age at the time of surgery was 59 years (range: 31 to 74 years). The intra-articular factures (6 radius, 3 tibia and 8 calcaneus) were stabilized and the trabecular bone defect was filled with β-TCP block. The mean duration of follow-up was 14 months (range: 6 to 31 months). All cases achieved good bone union without complications. In most cases absorption of the β-TCP occurred in the 3 months after operation. β-TCP can be used to supplement of the autograft.
