orthobiologic

English

Etymology

From ortho- +‎ biologic.

Noun

orthobiologic (plural orthobiologics)

1. (surgery) A biological material used to improve the healing of broken bones and injured muscles, tendons and ligaments
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     Finally, to date, the use of “the therapy in ankle surgery as an orthobiologic does not have an absolute indication” as mentioned by Grambart [ 56 ].