Patent ID: 8106008

Claim:
A method of performing an arthrodetic surgical procedure on a patient comprising: a step of surgically accessing a site of desired bone fusion of a joint, and a step of applying to the site of desired bone fusion a composition consisting of a platelet derived growth factor (PDGF) solution and a biocompatible matrix, wherein the solution is disposed in the biocompatible matrix, wherein the biocompatible matrix consists of a bone scaffolding material or a bone scaffolding material and collagen, wherein the bone scaffolding material consists of a porous calcium phosphate, wherein the calcium phosphate consists of particles having an average diameter from about 100 microns to about 5000 microns, wherein the calcium phosphate comprises interconnected pores, wherein the PDGF solution consists of PDGF at a concentration of about 0.01 to about 10.0 mg/ml in a buffer; and wherein the method promotes fusion of bones of the joint.