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Usage of Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein in Cervical Spine Procedures
3 Sept 2014
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BACKGROUND: Usage of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein (rhBMP) in anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) procedures is controversial. Studies suggest increased rates of dysphagia, hematoma or seroma, and severe airway compromise in anterior cervical spine procedures using rhBMP. The purpose of the present study was to determine and describe national utilization trends and complication rates...
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