To determine the outcome of the use of Bone Morphogenetic Protein 7 (BMP7) as a replacement for bone graft in a limb reconstruction unit Retrospective case note and imaging review was performed on a cohort of 71 consecutive patients from October 2009 to October 2012 in whom BMP7 was used to achieve union. The patients were identified from a pharmacy database. Factors analysed included the perceived indication, location in the skeleton, age, comorbidities, type of procedure (non-union, fusion, docking site etc), complications and need for revision surgery.Statement of purpose
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