a composition is provided for faster bone repair and early orthopedic implant fixation . the composition comprises an osteoinductive or osteopromotive biological factor embedded in a carrier slurry . the slurry is prepared by wetting a biodegradable polymer and calcium phosphate particles with a biocompatible fluid . the composition may be applied to the site of the bone fracture , to an orthopedic implant or to both during the surgical procedure . the composition utilizes low dosages of the biological factor and , therefore , is cost effective to be used routinely .