Pure Hydroxyapatite powder is the best artificial bone graft currently available, but the same is not widely used because of its high cost. 5 grams costs Rs.4000, and 10 grams some Rs.7000 or so. IAOS has procured the basi c Hydroxyapatite powder in bulk at about Rs.42,000 per kilo. The same has been processed and cleaned by a Pharma company at nominal cost and repacked in 100 grams unsterile packs.
This is now being offered to members of IAOS, and also other orthopaedic surgeons on a trial experimental basis almost free, to try in your patients, and if we generate enough data, the same can be used to get a drug licence and market the product at an economical cost!
How to use the Powder
The powder is to be put in small stainless steel or aluminium box with perforations and must be double wrapped and autoclaved. Use 10 to 15 grams of powder each time. Setting time is 20 minutes Mix with saline, distilled water, centrifuged patient’s serum or even fresh blood to make a paste. Either inject with syringe without needle or make a dough and push in the place needed.
All other precautions as with any artificial graft is needed.
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