Anterior lumbar interbody fusion using recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein–2: a prospective study of complications

M. Malham, Gregory; M. Parker, Rhiannon; J. Ellis, Ngaire; M. Blecher, Carl; Y. Chow, Fiona; H. Claydon, Matthew

doi:10.3171/2014.8.spine13524

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Anterior lumbar interbody fusion using recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein–2: a prospective study of complications

Published in Journal of Neurosurgery Spine • Oct 3, 2014

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Gregory M. Malham

Rhiannon M. Parker

Ngaire J. Ellis

Abstract

OBJECT: The use of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) in anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) is controversial regarding the reported complication rates and cost. The authors aimed to assess the complication rates of performing ALIF using rhBMP-2. METHODS: This is a prospect...

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Medicine

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