The invention provides a plasticized bone and/or soft tissue product that
does not require special conditions of storage, for example refrigeration
or freezing, exhibits materials properties that approximate those
properties present in natural tissue, is not brittle, does not
necessitate rehydration prior to clinical implantation and is not a
potential source for disease transmission. Replacement of the chemical
plasticizers by water prior to implantation is not required and thus, the
plasticized bone or soft tissue product can be placed directly into an
implant site without significant preparation in the operating room.