Table 2.
Surgical procedure.
| Patients | Surgical Procedure using rhBMP-2 | rhBMP-2 dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Removal of locking plate Resection of nonvascular tissue at the nonunion site Placing new locking plate |
12 |
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| 2 | Removal of locking plate Resection of nonvascular tissue at the nonunion site Autogenous bone grafting from iliac crest Placing new locking plate |
12 |
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| 3 | Removal of locking plate Resection of nonvascular tissue at the nonunion site Placing new locking plate |
12 |
|
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| 4 | Removal of locking plate Resection of femoral pseudarthrosis Placing new locking plate |
12 |
|
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| 5 | Resection of nonvascular tissue at the nonunion site between the fibular graft and proximal femur Autogenous bone grafting from iliac crest Placing a locking plate and external fixator |
12 |