The new generation bone substitute for equine surgery
The new generation bone substitute for equine surgery
INNOVATIVE CALCIUM-PHOSPHATE BONE SUBSTITUTE:
Optimal composition & ergonomics, optimal surgical management
BIOCERA-VET® BONE SURGERY Equine is made from tricalcium phosphate (α-TCP) and ortho-phosphate salts that after crystallization give rise to calcium-deficient apatite crystals.
Its composition, similar to the mineral components of natural bone, facilitate integration to the bone matrix.
Its high porosity translates into optimal osteoconduction, allowing cell colonization and biological fluid penetration, which promote bone formation and remodeling.
Thanks to its fast setting (24 h*) BIOCERA-VET® BONE SURGERY Equine is a ready-to-use highly injectable cement with optimal ergonomics for orthopedic and dental surgeries.
Also, once set, its high mechanical strength will withstand the high compression forces.
BIOCERA-VET’s radiopacity is similar to bone, an advantage in follow-up assessment and especially in image guided surgery, e.g., in the radiographic management of bone cyst.
*Setting starts 10-15 minutes after contact with fluids and the cement fully hardens after 24-96 hours depending on the injected volume.
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WHY BIOCERA-VET BONE SURGERY EQUINE?
READY-TO-USE, HIGH INJECTABILITY
Radiopacity similar to bone
FAST-SETTING AND MECHANICAL STRENGTH
LOW TRAUMA, MINIMALLY-INVASIVE
EXCELLENT OSTEOINTEGRATION
BIOCERA-VET: a case of equine subchondral cystic lesion
Thor, a male horse with a subchondral bone cyst (SBC) at stifle medial condyle
- Surgical management by arthroscopy : after debridement and suction, filling with BIOCERA-VET Bone Surgery Equine with a 7G canula until the outer limit of SBC to avoid damage of the cartilage once BIOCERA-VET is fully hardened.
- Post-op X-Ray images show good filing of SBC. At 6-week follow-up BIOCERA-VET Equine is visible with no evidence of displacement or leakage in the joint space.
- Patient was clinically sound at post op and 6-week follow up examinations
“My initial evaluation of filling a subchondral cyst lesion with BIOCERA-VET® in a young horse showed promising results. A complete filling of the cavity was achieved, with substantial new bone formation and no lameness.”
Dr Frerik ter Braake, DVM Cert EP, EBVS® European Specialist in Equine Surgery, Dierenkliniek Emmeloord, The Netherlands
BIOCERA-VET: a case of equine dental surgery
LOMBARD, AN 11-YEAR-OLD WARMBLOOD HORSE WITH A BROKEN TOOTH
- After dental extraction, the cavity was filled in with 3 cc of BIOCERA-VET Bone Surgery Equine. The surgical site was closed with a gingival flap.
- At post-op and 7-month follow-up, new bone formation and resorption of the bone substitute were visible, showing the benefit of BIOCERA-VET Equine in promoting bone healing.
“During surgery, we assessed the bone and came to the conclusion that bone quality was low. We took the decision of using BIOCERA-VET to fill the gap. At 7-month follow-up, bone healing was very satisfying.”
Dr. Wouter Demey, Equine Dental Surgery, Veterinary Practice Equide, Schaffen, Belgium
