Effect of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2/fibrin sealant implantation combined with core decompression on treating avascular necrosis of the femoral head in a rabbit / 中国组织工程研究

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Bone morphogenetic protein-2 has been previously proved to not only stimulate and different bone tissue-derived cells, but also induce differentiation from cell strain into osteoblasts; however, direct application of bone morphogenetic protein has poor effects on repairing bone defects. OBJECTIVE: To study new bone formation in a rabbit model of avascular necrosis of the femoral head (ANFH) following recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2)/fibrin sealant (FS) implantation combining with core decompression. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: A randomized controlled animal experiment was performed at the Affiliated Hospital of Medical College of Chinese People’s Armed Police Force from January 2005 to December 2007. MATERIALS Composite was made by rhBMP-2 and FS, and the final concentration of rhBMP-2 was 1 mg/L. METHODS: Animal models of ANFH were made by injecting hormone. The rabbits were randomly divided into three groups, including rhBMP-2/FS implantation group, rhBMP-2 implantation group, and core decompression alone group. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Signal changes of femoral head and sclerotin were detected using MRI method; new bone formation was observed under optic microscopy; calcium content was measured using atomic absorrtion spectrophotometer. RESULTS: MRI indicated that new bone replaced primary bone defect channel at week 8 after rhBMP-2/FS implantation. A few of new bones were observed in the rhBMP-2 implantation group, and fiber tissue was still observed in the core decompression alone group. Morphology suggested that a great quantity of mature bone trabecula and plate-shaped bone replaced primary bone defect channel at week 8 after rhBMP-2/FS implantation. Bone defect was decreased in the rhBMP-2 implantation group, accompanying with a few of bone trabecula and blood capillary but a large quantity of fiber tissues. At week 8 after core decompression alone, bone defect was decreased, and a few of new bones were observed. Fiber tissue still existed in the center, and any bone tissue did not fill in it. Calcium content in the rhBMP-2/FS implantation group was greater than rhBMP-2 implantation group and core decompression alone group (P