Beyond Bleeding Control: Gelatin Sponges Aid Bone Healing in Orthopedic Recovery

Beyond Bleeding Control: Gelatin Sponges Aid Bone Healing in Orthopedic Recovery

 Introduction

In orthopedic surgery, controlling bleeding and supporting bone healing are essential for a smooth recovery. Gelatin sponges, such as SURGISPON® — an absorbable and biocompatible, provide a natural scaffold that promotes tissue repair, manages bleeding effectively and facilitates bone regeneration. This contributes to improved outcomes in complex bone reconstruction and other orthopedic procedures.

Innovative Approach with SURGISPON®: Haemostasis, Drug Delivery and Bone Regeneration

SURGISPON® is a fast and effective haemostat that also aids bone regeneration and acts as a drug carrier. When combined with regenerative agents like Simvastatin, Platelet-Rich Growth Factors (PRGF), Hydroxyapatite (HA) nanocomposites and Chitin Whiskers (CW), it strengthens the scaffold, boosts bioactivity and enhances bone healing.1–4

SURGISPON®: Sterile Resorbable Haemostatic Sponge

SURGISPON® Resorbable Haemostatic Sponge is gamma-sterilized, ensuring fast and effective bleeding control in Cranial, spinal reconstruction and orthopedic surgeries.
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Fig 1: SURGISPON® Sterile Resorbable Haemostatic Sponge

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Available Forms of SURGISPON®:
Sterile Resorbable Haemostatic Sponge available in 30+ sizes

  • Haemostatic Sponge — Regular, Strip, Film, and Special
  • Haemostatic Powder — Bellow powder (1g and 3g) and Putty powder (1g)
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Clinical Evidence

  1. An 11-year-old boy with a proximal tibial swelling, suspected as an aneurysmal bone cyst, underwent curettage, argon laser ablation, and bone grafting with SURGISPON®. Histopathology confirmed Solid-ABC with malignant features. A modified subperiosteal fibular grafting technique was used, offering minimal morbidity in the pediatric age group.7
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Fig 2: Surgical illustration

  1. In this retrospective review of 21 patients with critical-size bone defects found that circumferential grafting with Gelfoam® core reduced graft needs by replacing 21.4% of defect volume while preserving shape. Defects (mean 8.9 cm, 65.2 cm³) involved tibia, femur and humerus. At 9.1 months, 86% achieved radiographic healing, indicating favorable outcomes.5
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Fig 3: Circumferential bone grafting using absorbable gelatin sponge core to fill the intramedullary space (black arrow).5

Conclusion
SURGISPON® not only provides rapid, safe haemostasis but also supports bone regeneration. By reducing graft needs, maintaining structure, and delivering therapeutic agents, they offer a versatile, cost-effective solution that’s enhances recovery and outcomes in orthopedic surgery.

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