Glossary term
BMP
A group of growth factors that stimulate bone and cartilage formation.
Updated 2026-03-303 aliases1 sourceUsed across articles and safety pages
Definition
Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) are naturally occurring growth factors that promote bone regeneration. In limb lengthening, BMP (particularly BMP-2 and BMP-7) is sometimes used as a biological adjunct to accelerate consolidation in cases of delayed healing or non-union. BMP is typically applied directly to the bone gap during a surgical procedure. Its use in limb lengthening remains largely investigational and is not standard care for most patients.
Aliases
bone morphogenetic protein, BMP-2, BMP-7
Updated 2026-03-30
Sources
- Bone Morphogenetic Proteins and Orthopedic Repair (NCBI Bookshelf)official_publicAccessed 2026-05-25
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