BONE FIBERS HAVING EXTENDED LENGTH

摘要

Demineralized bone matrix fibers and demineralized bone compositions are provided. Implantable demineralized bone matrix compositions include elongated bone fibers having an average length from about 2 cm to about 6 cm and an aspect ratio from about 50:1 to about 1000:1. The demineralized bone matrix compositions also include a carrier in an amount sufficient to produce a cohesive formable mass. The elongated fibers can easily entangle to provide an improved demineralized bone matrix having increased osteoconductivity.