A Comparison of the Process of Remodeling of Hydroxyapatite/Poly-D/L-Lactide and Beta-Tricalcium Phosphate in a Loading Site

Figure 3

Craniocaudal view of the bioresorbable scaffold. ((a)–(f)) HP group. ((g)–(l)) TCP group. ((a), (g)) Postsurgery. ((b), (h)) 1 month. ((c), (i)) 3 months. ((d), (j)) 6 months, ((e), (k)) 9 months, and ((f), (l)) 12 months. Fibula fractures were found in six dogs, including three limbs in the TCP group and five limbs in the HP group, at 1- to 3-month follow-up. After 3 months, no fractures or refractures were observed. No fractures or displacement of the scaffold or fixation was seen.