Semiquantitative analysis of histological images showing new bone formation, vascularization, fibrous tissue, foreign body reaction as well as lymphocyte and neutrophil granulocyte numbers 8 weeks after surgery. Values are ratings in percent of defects analysed for small (106–212 μm), medium (212–300 μm) or large (300–425 μm) pore diameter of scaffolds that were divided into a caudal (C), middle (M) and apical (A) part.