Journal of Stem Cell Research & Therapy

Erik I Waldorff

Publications

• Research Article
  A Retrospective Clinical Comparison of Two Allogeneic Bone Matrices Containing Viable Osteogenic Cells in Patients Undergoing Foot and/or Ankle Arthrodesis
  Author(s): Jeff D Loveland, Erik I Waldorff, David Y He and Brent L AtkinsonJeff D Loveland, Erik I Waldorff, David Y He and Brent L Atkinson
  
  Background: Cellular bone allograft possesses the osteogenic, osteoinductive, and osteoconductive elements essential for bone healing. The purpose of this study was to compare the fusion rates of two cellular bone allografts that differ in the minimum number of inherent osteogenic cells for foot and/or ankle arthrodeses. Methods: A retrospective comparative evaluation of patients treated with Trinity Evolution® and Trinity ELITE® was performed. At baseline and at 3, 6 and 12 months, standard radiographs were taken to evaluate the fusion status. The study population consisted of 75 subjects and 141 total arthrodeses. Results: At 3, 6 and 12 months, the fusion rate was 57.3, 79.4 and 93.3% of subjects and 58.9, 83.9 and 95.7% of joints, respectively, for the combined Trinity Evolution an.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7633.1000405

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