Tissue Expansion

Tissue Expansion

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Tissue expansion increases the availability of soft tissue by optimising the skin's viscoelastic properties. This article details the mechanism of creep, tissue expander types and indications.
Bone Grafts

Bone Grafts

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Bone grafts are biological scaffolds and support structures. They can be autografts (patient's own bone), allografts (from a donor) or alloplastic. This article details their indications, properties and types of grafts.
Bone Healing

Bone Healing

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Bone healing can be classified as primary or secondary. It undergoes haematoma formation, inflammation, proliferation, callus and remodelling.