Abstract

Aim of study : Synthetic bone substitutes like calcium phosphate ceramics have been used in orthopaedic surgery for several years. The aim of this study was to assess the results of the use of tricalcium phosphate β for filling bone defects in trauma cases. Patients and method : β tricalcium phosphate was used in 24 trauma cases. The GESTO classification (Association pour l’étude des Greffes et Substituts Tissulaires en Orthopédie) and a qualitative scale were used to estimate the integration. Results : With a mean follow-up of 20 months, integration was excellent in 41.2 %, good in 29.2 % and moderate in 17.4 %. No fibrous encapsulation was observed around the implants in any case. Sepsis occurred in 3 cases with open fractures. Conclusion : β-Tricalcium phosphate seems in our experience to be an excellent bone substitute for filling bone defects in trauma cases

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