'Save The Haematoma': The utility of using the fracture hematoma as autograft during ORIF.

Horwitz, D.; Nageeb, A.; Watson, T.; Giannoudis, PV.

'Save The Haematoma': The utility of using the fracture hematoma as autograft during ORIF.

All Authors

Horwitz, D.

Nageeb, A.

Watson, T.

Giannoudis, PV.

LTHT Author

Giannoudis, Peter V

LTHT Department

NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre
Orthopaedics

Publication Date

2026

Item Type

Journal Article
Case Reports
Editorial

Subject

FRACTURES, BONE , FRACTURE HEALING , HOSPITALISATION , OSTEOGENESIS , FRACTURE FIXATION , TRANSPLANTATION, AUTOLOGOUS , FRACTURE FIXATION, INTERNAL , TREATMENT OUTCOME , MEN , BONE TRANSPLANTATION , WOMEN

Abstract

The utility of using the patient's native fracture hematoma as an autograft after performing open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for fractures is highlighted. The fracture hematoma may be effectively used in closed fractures as a standalone autograft for filling in or around the fracture site, or used in combination with other structural autografts, allografts, or bioceramics to potentially enhance fracture healing. We advocate surgeons to support and consider in their practice the 'Save The Haematoma Campaig'.