Extracortical Bone-Bridging Fixation with Use of Cortical Allograft and Recombinant Human Osteogenic Protein-1

by Jun Fukuroku, Nozomu Inoue, Bahman Rafiee, Franklin H. Sim, Frank J. Frassica, and Edmund Y.S. Chao

J Bone Joint Surg AmVolume 89(7):1486-1496

July 1, 2007

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The segmental replacement prosthesis.

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An intraoperative photograph of the allograft strip mesh augmented with OP-1 putty.

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An intraoperative photograph of the allograft strip mesh augmented with autogenous cancellous bone chips and marrow.

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Schematic diagrams illustrating the resection, reconstruction, and grafting methods used on the experimental side.

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Radiographs made four weeks after the surgery.

Jun Fukuroku et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2007;89:1486-1496

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Jun Fukuroku et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2007;89:1486-1496

©2007 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.

Jun Fukuroku et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2007;89:1486-1496

©2007 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.