Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bone morphogenetic proteins used to heal dog elbow fractures
By Paatsama, S et al.·Published in Tierarztliche Praxis·1996·Veterinä·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: [The use of bone morphogenetic proteins in delayed fracture healing, pseudoarthrosis and in ulna osteotomy carried out because of elbow joint diseases].
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with a delayed healing fracture and another with elbow joint issues were treated with a special protein called bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) to help their bones heal. The BMP was applied using a grafting method that involved placing it in a carrier material. In both cases, the treatment aimed to promote better healing and repair of the bone. The dogs received this innovative treatment, which showed promise in helping their conditions improve.
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Abstract
This study deals with the application of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) as an osteoinductive factor in the treatment of fractures and elbow disease in the dog. Partially purified canine bone morphogenetic protein (cBMP) was used in the repair of a delayed union fracture and a pseudoarthrosis. The cBMP was applied in Biocoral and Tricalciumphosphate carriers using a subcortical grafting method. Two dogs suffering from incongruence and subluxation of the elbow joint were treated with a partially purified bone morphogenetic protein of moose bone origin placed in the gap produced by ulnar osteotomy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8650686/