To analyse the results of the use of Recombinant Bone Morphogenic Protein (BMP-7) for treatment of fracture nonunions at our institution. From 2001 to 2006, 23 patients with fracture nonunion were treated with BMP-7 for bone healing. There were 14 male and 9 females. The mean age of patients was 45 years (Range 21-76 yrs). There were 11 femoral, 9 tibial and 3 humerus fractures. There were 4 open injuries. The average number of operations before BMP-7 insertion was 2.66 (Range 0-6). The mean time between the injury and BMP insertion was 54 months (Range 5-312). 9 patients had previous autologous bone graft inserted without union.Aim
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