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Despite the increasing availability of genetically modified mouse strains, murine models have only been infrequently described.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Purpose<\/jats:title><jats:p>To present an efficient and minimally traumatic procedure for achieving spinal fusion in a mouse model and determine the optimal rhBMP-2 dose to achieve sufficient fusion mass.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Method<\/jats:title><jats:p>MicroCT reconstructions of the unfused mouse spine and human spine were compared to design a surgical approach. In phase 1, posterolateral lumbar spine fusion in the mouse was evaluated using 18 animals allocated to three experimental groups. Group 1 received decortication only (n\u2009=\u20093), Group 2 received 10 \u03bcg rhBMP-2 in a collagen sponge bilaterally (n\u2009=\u20096), and Group 3 received 10 \u03bcg rhBMP-2\u2009+\u2009decortication (n\u2009=\u20099). The surgical technique was assessed for intra-operative safety, efficacy, access and reproducibility. Spines were harvested for analysis at 3 weeks (Groups 1, 2) and 1, 2, and 3 weeks (Group 3). In phase 2, a dose response study was carried out in an additional 18 animals with C57BL6 mice receiving sponges containing 0, 0.5, 1, 2.5, 5 \u03bcg of rhBMP-2 per sponge bilaterally.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The operative procedure via midline access was rapid and reproducible, and fusion of the murine articular processes was found to be analogous to the human procedure. Unlike reports from other species, decortication alone (Group 1) yielded no new bone formation. Addition of rhBMP-2 (Groups 2 and 3) yielded a significant bone mass that bridged the L4-L6 vertebrae. The subsequent dose response experiment revealed that 0.5 \u03bcg rhBMP-2 per sponge was sufficient to create a fusion mass.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>We describe a new approach for mouse lumbar spine fusion that is safe, efficient, and highly reproducible. 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