Table 1 Commercially available augmentation materials outlining their mechanical and rheological properties and degradability
From: Bone void filler materials for augmentation in comminuted fractures: a comprehensive review
Commercial product (Augmentation type) | Degradability | Working Time (Mins) | Setting time (Mins) | Bending strength (MPa) | Compressive strength (MPa) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cancellous iliac crest (Autograft) [14] | Yes | NA | NA | 3.26 | 4.29 |
Yes | NA | NA | 16.3 ± 6.8 | 2.9 | |
No | 7 | 14.3 | 150 | 120 | |
Euro Bone (CPCs) [18] | Yes | 3–15 | 720 | 0.47 | 17 |
Partial (due to β-TCP) | 5.45 | NA | 30 | 30.69 ± 1.97 |