Recombinant Human Platelet-Derived Growth Factor-BB and Beta-Tricalcium Phosphate (rhPDGF-BB/β-TCP): An Alternative to Autogenous Bone Graft

W. DiGiovanni, Christopher; S. Lin, Sheldon; F. Baumhauer, Judith; R. Daniels, Timothy; Younger, Alastair; Glazebrook, Mark; G. Anderson, John; B. Anderson, Robert; Evangelista, Peter; E. Lynch, Samuel; North American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Study Group, the

doi:10.2106/jbjs.k.01422

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Recombinant Human Platelet-Derived Growth Factor-BB and Beta-Tricalcium Phosphate (rhPDGF-BB/β-TCP): An Alternative to Autogenous Bone Graft

Published in Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery • Jul 3, 2013

Authors:

Christopher W. DiGiovanni

Sheldon S. Lin

Judith F. Baumhauer

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Joint arthrodesis employing autogenous bone graft (autograft) remains a mainstay in the treatment of many foot and ankle problems. However, graft harvest can lead to perioperative morbidity and increased cost. We tested the hypothesis that purified recombinant human platelet-derived grow...

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Medicine

Arthrodesis

Surgery

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