Journal of Spine

Howard AN

Publications

• Research Article
  A Radiographic Analysis of Posterolateral Lumbar Fusion Utilizing an Allogeneic Growth Factor Compared to Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 (rhbmp-2)
  Author(s): Howard AN, Chris Yeung, Justin Field and Michael RohHoward AN, Chris Yeung, Justin Field and Michael Roh
  
  Posterolateral lumbar fusions have been successfully used to surgically treat mechanical back pain, low grade spondylolisthesis and other degenerative spinal conditions. The addition of biological grafts to augment available autologous bone has further improved fusion rates, yet, some of these biologics have been found to cause deleterious post-operative clinical situations and sometimes are used in an off-label manner. A biological alternative that provides equivalent fusion rates with a similar, or lower, risk profile is desirable. In this study, we report on fusion rates associated with the use of an allogeneic growth factor (OsteoAMP) to assist with lumbar spinal arthrodesis with and without augmentation with bone marrow aspirate as compared to rhBMP-2 used with and without the allogeneic growth factor. Patients having posterolateral lumbar fusion were evaluated for fusions at cli.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7939.1000184

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