title: Stem cells and spinal fusion--are we there yet?
abstract: Wheeler DL, Fredericks DC, Dryer RF, Bae HW. Allogeneic mesenchymal precursor cells (MPCs) combined with an osteoconductive scaffold to promote lumbar interbody spine fusion in an ovine model. Spine J 2016:16:389-99 (in this issue).
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Southern California, 1450 San Pablo St, Suite 5400, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA.
authors.forename: Zorica
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Buser
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Southern California, 1450 San Pablo St, Suite 5400, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA; Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Southern California, 1450 San Pablo St, Suite 5400, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA. Electronic address: acostaf@post.harvard.edu.
authors.forename: Frank L
authors.initials: FL
authors.lastname: Acosta
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae; D023421:Models, Animal; D013123:Spinal Fusion; D013131:Spine; D013234:Stem Cells