Ostene a New Alkylene Oxide Copolymer Bone Hemostatic Material Does Not Inhibit Bone Healing

摘要

OBJECTIVEIn this study, we investigate the effects of a soft bone hemostatic wax comprised of water-soluble alkylene oxide copolymers (Ostene; Ceremed, Inc., Los Angeles, CA) on bone healing in a rat calvaria defect model. We compared the effects with a control (no hemostatic agent) and bone wax, an insoluble and nonresorbable material commonly used for bone hemostasis.