Use of Bone Morphogenetic Proteins Declines in Spinal Surgeries
Bone Morphogenetic Proteins Use Has Declined. In the last 12 years, bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) have been used in spinal fusion procedures, but the authors of a study published in Spine say BMP use has declined in response to concerns about safety and complications. After approval by the Food and Drug … [Read more...] about Use of Bone Morphogenetic Proteins Declines in Spinal Surgeries
Study Reports Decline in Use of Bone Morphogenetic Proteins in Spinal Surgeries
Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) have been widely used in spinal fusion surgeries since their approval in 2002, a new study published in the journal Spine says BMP use has declined in response to concerns about safety and complications. After BMP received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval, its use in fusion surgery … [Read more...] about Study Reports Decline in Use of Bone Morphogenetic Proteins in Spinal Surgeries
Surgeon Allegedly Performed Unnecessary Infuse Spinal Surgeries
Unnecessary Infuse Spinal Surgeries. A Cincinnati spine surgeon, Dr. Abubakar Atiq Durrani faces federal charges that he persuaded patients to undergo operations they didn’t need. He is accused of billing private and public health care benefit programs for the allegedly fraudulent services.According to reports, Durrani has a … [Read more...] about Surgeon Allegedly Performed Unnecessary Infuse Spinal Surgeries
