
Spine
Recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-7 ineffective in spinal fusion vs. control
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Global Spine J. 2016 Mar;6(2):124-32
6 studies with 442 patients were included in this analysis which was conducted in order to determine if recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-7 (rhBMP-7) was safe and effective in promoting bone formation in spinal fusion. The findings of this study question the clinical relevance of this treatment as comparable rates of union, complications, postoperative back and leg pain, and revision were reported between rhBMP-7 and control groups. One case of a new onset of cancer was also reported in the rhMBP-7 group.
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