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02/13/12 8:33 AM

#19 RE: surf1944 #18

1:07AM Bacterin International presents study showing OsteoSponge equivalence to rhBMP-2 in spinal fusion (BONE) 2.74 : Co announces it presented a study showing OsteoSponge equivalence to rhBMP-2 in spinal fusion. The two-year prospective, randomized, and blinded clinical data showed OsteoSponge to be equivalent to rhBMP-2 in achieving an interbody fusion based upon radiographic assessment, CT scans, and quality of life outcomes. Additionally, patients receiving the OsteoSponge graft reported statistically significant less leg pain at one year relative to the rhBMP-2 group.