Efficacy of Autologous Growth Factors in Lumbar Intertransverse Fusions

Abstract

In this study, the use of AGF resulted in inferior rates of arthrodesis compared with autogenous bone graft alone. Although it is important to note there are several techniques available to produce AGF and that the concentration of AGF may differ between individuals, based on the authors' findings, they cannot recommend the use of AGF for this indication until further clinical studies, perhaps altering these variables, prove otherwise.