Bioactive Glass in Osteology: Emerging Benefits, Safety, and Potential Applications in Orthopedic Surgery

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Wolmark Xiques-Molina
Katrwin Pérez-Camacho
Johana Galván Barrios

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Bioactive glass is an emerging biomaterial in orthopedic surgery due to its biocompatibility, antimicrobial effect, and osteogenic capacity. It shows benefits in osteomyelitis and bone defects, reducing antibiotic use. However, robust clinical studies are needed to define its role in routine practice.

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Xiques-Molina W, Pérez-Camacho K, Galván Barrios J. Bioactive Glass in Osteology: Emerging Benefits, Safety, and Potential Applications in Orthopedic Surgery. Actual. Osteol. [Internet]. 2026 Apr. 2 [cited 2026 Apr. 2];21(2):168-70. Available from: https://ojs.osteologia.org.ar/ojs33010/index.php/osteologia/article/view/716
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