Cartilage and bone induction by artificially perforated organic bone matrix

摘要

A process of encouraging induction of cartilage and bone formation by organic bone matrix. The process involves forming a plurality of continous channel perforations in organic bone matrix prior to the implantation of same. These perforations become centers of cartilage and bone induction after the implantation of bone matrix and produce a significant increase in the ability of bone matrix to induce cartilage and bone formation.