Model of Silorane Composite for Bone Stabilization Application Available to Purchase

Improvements in body armor and battlefield medical care have resulted in an increase in survival rates but also an increase in survivable battlefield extremity injuries (Covey 2002; Covey 2006; Owens, Kragh et al. 2007). It is well known that these traumatic extremity injuries require adequate stabilization to achieve an optimal healing outcome. Extremity fractures also affect a large proportion of the civilian population. In 2005, 5.7 million Americans suffered an injury resulting in bone fracture (CDC/NCHS). Transport of these domestically injured individuals to medical facilities also requires stabilization to avoid further injury.