BMP -7 FOR USE IN TREATING PAIN INDUCED BY INJURIES AND DISEASES OF AN ARTICULAR JOINT

摘要

Described herein are methods for using bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs), such as OP-I (also known as BMP-7), to treat pain caused by osteoarthritis. The methods involve administering to a patient suffering from pain caused by osteoarthritis a BMP, for example, intraarticularly by injection directly into the joint afflicted with osteoarthritis. The methods of the invention provide long-term pain relief to sufferers of osteoarthritis and can improve the functionality of the joint to which the BMP is administered.