Vitoss Bone Graft Substitute - Clinical Research

• Allende, R., Tomlin, J., Maurer, P., Successful Arthrodesis in Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Using VITOSS with Pedicle Screw Fixation. Internal White Paper Publication, July 2004.
• Anker CJ, Holdridge SP, Baird B, Cohen H, Damron TA. Ultraporous beta-tricalcium phosphate is well incorporated in small cavitary defects. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2005 May;(434):251-7.
• Dennis, S.C., Dobkin, W.R., Weinstein, M.P., Spinal Surgery Using a New Ultraporous Synthetic Bone Scaffold: A Retrospective Analysis. Internal White Paper Publication, December 2004.
• Epstein, N.E., An Analysis of Noninstrumented Posterolateral Lumbar Fusions Performed in Predominantly Geriatric PatientsUsing Lamina Autograft and Beta-Tricalcium Phosphate. The Spine Journal 2008 Nov-Dec; 8 (6): 882-7.
• Epstein, N.E., A preliminary Study of the Efficacy of Beta Tricalcium Phosphate as a Bone Expander for Instrumented Posterolateral Fusions. J Spinal Disord Tech. Vol 19 (6), August 2006.
• Epstein, N.E., Non-instrumented Posterolateral Lumbar Fusions Utilizing Combined Lamina Autograft and Beta Tricalcium Phosphate in a Predominately Geriatric Population: An Outcome Assessment. Spinal Surgery, Vol. 20 (4), 219-231, 2006.
• Epstein, N.E., Beta-Tricalcium Phosphate: Observation of Use in 100 Posterolateral Lumbar Instrumented Fusions. The Spine Journal, 2009 Aug 9; (8): 630 - 8. Epub 2009 Jun 4.
• Gill, K., Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Using VITOSS with Iliac Crest Bone Marrow Aspirate. Internal White Paper Publication, July 2004.
• Gunzburg, R., Szpalski, M., Use of a Novel Beta-Tricalcium Phosphate-Based Bone Void Filler as a Graft Extender in Spinal Fusion Surgeries, Orthopedics, 2002, 25(5), s591-595.
• Guyer, R., A Prospective Comparison of VITOSS Scaffold with Bone Marrow Aspirate vs. Autograft in Posterolateral Fusion: One Year Data: April 2004. Internal white paper.
• Hinz, P., Wolf, E., Schwesinger, G., Hartelt, E., Ekkernkamp, A., A New Resorbable Bone Void Filler in Trauma: Early Clinical Experience and Histologic Evaluation, Orthopedics, 2002, 25(5), s597-600.
• Lerner, T., Bullmann, V., Schulte, T.L., Schneider, M., Liljenqvist, U., A Level-1 Pilot Study to Evaluate Ultraporous Beta-Tricalcium Phosphate as a Graft Extender in the Posterior Correction of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, European Spine J. 2009 Feb;18(2): 170-9. Epub 2008 Dec 12.
• Linovitz, R.J., Peppers, T.A., Use of an Advanced Formulation of Beta-Tricalcium Phosphate as a Bone Extender in Interbody Lumbar Fusion, Orthopedics, 2002, 25(5), s585-589.
• McConnell, J.R., Mitchell, C., A Comparison of β-TCP + BMA vs. RhBMP-2 in Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Prospective, Randomized Trial with 1-Year Interim Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes. The 24th Annual Meeting of NASS, e-poster, November 2009.
• Meadows, G.R., Adjunctive Use of Ultraporous Beta-Tricalcium Phosphate Void Filler in Spinal Arthrodesis, Orthopedics, 2002, 25(5), s579-584.
• Peterson, M., Weinman, C., Lewis M., The Use of Ultraporous β-Tricalcium Phosphate Compared to Iliac Crest Bone Graft in Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery. The Spine Journal Vol 5. No.4(S), s171.
• Resnick, D.K., Reconstruction of Anterior Iliac Crest after Bone Graft Harvest Decreases Pain: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial, Neurosurgery 57:526-529, 2005.
• Rhyne, A., Nussman, D., Duncan, J., Odum, S., Chapman, M., VITOSS: A Retrospective Review. Internal White Paper Publication, July 2004; Submitted for Publication.
• Shaw, B.A., The Use of a Beta-Tricalcium Phosphate Synthetic Bone Graft Substitute in Children.American Academy of Pediatrics, Oct. 2005, Washington DC.
• Siegel HJ, Lopez-Ben R, Johnson C., The Use of Ultraporous Beta-Tricalcium Phosphate and Bone Marrow Aspirate to Treat Cavitary Bone Defects. 2007 MSTS Annual Meeting, Session V, #26.
• Ullrich, PF. Interbody Fusion Using VITOSS Scaffold with Autogenous Bone Marrow Aspirate – One Year Interim Results. Internal White Paper Publication, Feb 2006.
• Wright, N.M., Ray, W.Z., Anterior Cervical Arthrodesis Without Autograft, Allograft, or BMP-2: 75 Patients Treated With Beta-Tricalcium Phosphate Impregnated With Local Bone Marrow Aspirate. SAS Journal 3, (2009) 108 - 117.