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    Instr Course Lect. 2009;58:677-88.

    The use of bone morphogenetic protein in lumbar spine surgery.

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    Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Abstract

    Creating a solid lumbar spinal fusion remains a challenge. Despite advances in fixation, a pseudarthrosis still may occur. Recently, attention has focused on creating a more biologically favorable environment to enhance fusion rate. Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) are a group of secreted growth factors that belong to the transforming growth factor-beta superfamily. Two recombinant BMP proteins, rhBMP-2 and rhBMP-7 (OP-1), have been used successfully in preclinical and clinical trials and are commercially available for clinical applications.

    PMID:
    19385577
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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