Use of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 as an adjunct for instrumented posterior arthrodesis in the occipital cervical region: An analysis of safety, efficacy, and dosing

Background: There have been few reports on the use of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein (rhBMP)-2 in posterior spine. However, no study has investigated the dosing, safety, and efficacy of its use in the posterior atlantoaxial, and/or craniovertebral junction. Recent case report of the cy...

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Main Authors: D Kojo Hamilton, Justin S Smith, Davis L Reames, Brian J Williams, Christopher I Shaffrey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2010-01-01
Series:Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine
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Online Access:http://www.jcvjs.com/article.asp?issn=0974-8237;year=2010;volume=1;issue=2;spage=107;epage=112;aulast=Hamilton