In the present study we hypothesized: (1) intra-discal delivery of cells that are genetically modified to express BMPs would drive bone formation within or proximate to intervertebral discs prepared by endplate perforation, (2) BMP-induced bone would lead to spinal fusions, and (3) the relativ...
In the present study we hypothesized: (1) intra-discal delivery of cells that are genetically modified to express BMPs would drive bone formation within or proximate to intervertebral discs prepared by endplate perforation, (2) BMP-induced bone would lead to spinal fusions, and (3) the relativ...