Challenge of the Week / Trauma / 01.22.2021
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- Placement of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) into the defect
The clinical application of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) in a 4-cm cortical defect is limited
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- Acute shortening
Acute shortening should not be performed for defects of >3 cm
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- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the defect
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has not been shown to have a definitive effect on bone healing
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- Placement of autologous bone graft into the defect
Autologous bone graft is a good option for bone loss of 4 cm