Bone Morphogenic Protein-2 Use for the Surgical Treatment of Acute Scaphoid Fractures and Scaphoid Nonunions

Conclusions: Adjunctive use of bone morphogenic protein-2 in operative fixation of scaphoid fractures resulted in desirable union rates without major complications. Larger, prospective studies are needed to assess whether adjunctive bone morphogenic protein-2 use in scaphoid fractures provides significant benefit compared with other treatments. CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic, IV.
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Hand/Peripheral Nerve: Ideas and Innovations Source Type: research