Percutaneous delivery system for treatment of osteonecrosis of the hip and methods of use thereof

摘要

Systems, methods, and carriers for percutaneous delivery of growth factors to treat osteonecrosis in the hip and other locations are disclosed. A rolled carrier comprising a biphasic ceramic rolled by a collagen sponge, and carrying a growth factor, are inserted via a delivery tube or cannula into a pre-formed hole in bone without overstuffing of the carrier or growth factor.