Yearly, 3 million bone grafting procedures are performed to improve the quality of life young and old patients suffering musculoskeletal diseases. In individuals of working age, musculoskeletal problems such as backache are one of the most common causes of sick leave and long-term work disability and therefore have serious economic consequences for society. The prevalence of many of these musculoskeletal problems increases markedly with age. The increasing number of older people and the changes in lifestyle throughout the world mean that the burden of musculoskeletal conditions on people and society will increase dramatically, and thus result in rising public healthcare issues.
The excellent bone healing and regeneration properties of EpitaxOs make it superior to the current bone graft products. EpitaxOs is a synthetic biomaterial with specific surface structural properties controlled at the nanoscale level triggering bone regeneration after implantation (in situ tissue engineering). Safe, effective, less burdensome, off the shelf and cost effective, EpitaxOs improves the quality of life of old and young patients, addresses the societal economic burden of healthcare costs and allows faster work reintegration.
The CHARME project brought this unique but cost-effective bone graft to a successful production and market approval for the largest market segment in the EU and US. Thanks to CHARME project, a successful business alliance has been concluded to launch the product worldwide under the name MagnetOs.
