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  • Title: Hand reconstruction with allograft demineralized bone: twenty-six implants in twelve patients.
    Author: Upton J, Glowacki J.
    Journal: J Hand Surg Am; 1992 Jul; 17(4):704-13. PubMed ID: 1629553.
    Abstract:
    A long-term study of 26 phalangeal or metacarpal defects that were reconstructed with allogeneic demineralized bone implants demonstrates healing comparable to that which follows autogenous bone grafting. Average follow-up was 54 months. Five patients had multiple enchondromas (Ollier's syndrome), five children had congenital hand deformities, and all of these had previously had bone grafts harvested for associated craniofacial reconstructions. With the use of demineralized bone implants, tourniquet and operative times were significantly reduced and potential donor site morbidity was eliminated. Further, regional anesthesia was used more frequently and hospitalization time was reduced. There were no postoperative complications. Demineralized bone implants have been particularly useful in patients who previously had refused bone grafting.
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