Treatment with rhBMP-2 of extreme radial bone atrophy secondary to fracture management in an Italian Greyhound |
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Authors: | F Bernard R Furneaux C Adrega Da Silva J-F Bardet |
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Affiliation: | Surgery Unit, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin, Republic of Ireland. fabrice.bernard@ucd.ie |
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Abstract: | rhBMP-2 solution on a collagen sponge was placed along the diaphysis of an atrophicradius, which had a history of recurring fractures. Two months after rhBMP-2 treatment, new mineralized bone was present, which significantly increased the diameter of the radius and allowed the removal of the external skeletal fixator (ESF). Due to carpo-metacarpal joint compromise, a pancarpal arthrodesis was performed seven months later. At follow-up evaluation two years later the dog was only very mildly lame. |
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