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Emerging evidence suggests that complement activation may exert both pro\u2011regenerative and pro\u2011inflammatory effects, depending on receptor engagement and physiological context.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines, using a semantic search strategy to identify studies evaluating complement components C1q\u2013C5 in osteoblast function or fracture\u2011healing outcomes. 20 studies met the inclusion criteria, including rodent fracture models, in vitro osteoblast and osteoclast assays, aging and estrogen\u2011deficiency models, and receptor\u2011specific genetic manipulations.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n Across studies, C3a\/C3aR signaling consistently promoted osteoblast differentiation, migration, and early callus organization, while C3 deficiency or C3aR inhibition preserved bone formation in aging and estrogen\u2011deficiency states. In contrast, C5a\/C5aR1 activation induced pro\u2011inflammatory osteoblast phenotypes, increased osteoclastogenic cytokines, and impaired matrix organization, particularly when complement activity was excessive. C5aR1 blockade had little to no effect in uncomplicated fractures, but restored healing in trauma\u2011induced systemic inflammation. Receptor\u2011specific models demonstrated that C5aR1 drives early inflammatory signaling, whereas C5aR2 modulates its resolution.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n Complement proteins act as contextual regulators of skeletal repair, supporting osteoblast-mediated regeneration under physiologic activation, while impairing healing when over-activated. 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