Effect of bone morphogenetic protein-2/hydroxyapatite on ankle fusion with bone defect in a rabbit model: a pilot study

Abstract Background Revision ankle-fusion surgery after a failure of total ankle arthroplasty has a problem with bone-defect management by implant removal. For the reconstruction of bone defects, autogenous bone often causes minor and major complications. Recombinant human-bone morphogenetic protein...

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Main Authors: Le Hoang Nam Dang, Kwang Bok Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-020-01891-4