As reconstructive needs often extend past the soft tissue alone, a plastic surgeon
must also be well versed in the methods of bony reconstruction. Understanding of the
basic science of fracture healing and the biochemical mechanisms of the different
bone grafts, bone substitutes, and orthobiologics is essential to selecting among
the many different options available to the modern plastic surgeon. This review provides
a broad overview of these different options and the specific applications for plastic
surgeons based on anatomic location.
Keywords
orthobiologics - bone grafts - bone substitutes - plastic surgery - reconstructive
surgery