NVD-003 in the Treatment of Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia

Congenital pseudarthrosis is a rare disorder of unknown aetiology and variable history that manifests itself as a non-union or pseudarthrosis of fractures that develop spontaneously or following minor trauma. It can be defined as a disorder of the diaphysis which is revealed by either pseudarthrosis at birth or by a pathological fracture presenting in bone with modifications such as bowing, narrowing of the medullary canal or a cyst. Although uncommon, CPT is the most frequently observed type of congenital pseudarthrosis. Its incidence is reported to be between 1:140,000 to 1:250,000 live births. Autologous bone grafting is considered the gold standard approach as this material vascularizes and integrates with surrounding bone, minimizing the risk of infection, dislodgement, or break-down. NVD-003 is a scaffold free 3D osteogenic graft derived from autologous adipose stem cells which become embedded in their extracellular matrix and combined with hydroxyapatite/beta-tricalcium phosphate (HA/βTCP) particles. NVD-003 is intended to promote bone formation, supporting the physiological bone healing process in severe pathophysiological conditions such as hypoxia, lack of mineralized callus formation, bone resorption and low osteogenicity.