Review Article

Clinical Applications of S53P4 Bioactive Glass in Bone Healing and Osteomyelitic Treatment: A Literature Review

Table 2

Summary of reviewed publications with S53P4 bioactive glass as treatment for chronic osteomyelitis.

ReferenceClinical indicationNumber of treated patients with S53P4 implantsApplication formNumber of successful treatmentsComplications related to S53P4 implantStudy designFollow-up period [months]Examinations during follow-up

Romanò et al. [29, 30]Chronic osteomyelitis27Granules (size not reported)252 recurrences of infection (with 1 fracture)Retrospective single centre cohort study 21.8 (average, range: 12–36)Clinical and laboratory evaluation and radiographs

Lindfors et al. [31]Chronic osteomyelitis11Granules (0.5–0.8, 0.8–1.0, 1.0–2.0, and 2.0–3.15 mm)101 recurrence due to improper filling of the cavityRetrospective multicentre cohort study24 (average, range: 10–38)Clinical examinations and radiological evaluation

McAndrew et al. [32]Chronic osteomyelitis3Granules (size not reported)3NoneRetrospective single centre case study17.3 (average, range: 14–21)Radiological, haematological, and biochemical examinations