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- Daniel J Cuttica, J George DeVries, and Christopher F Hyer.
- Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center, Westerville, OH 43082, USA.
- J Foot Ankle Surg. 2010 Nov 1; 49 (6): 571-4.
AbstractTibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis is a technically demanding procedure that can be associated with a high number of complications, including nonunion. Bone grafting is commonly used in arthrodesis procedures to decrease the risk of nonunion. In this article, we describe a technique that uses a reamer-irrigator-aspirator (RIA) method for procurement of autogenous bone graft for use in tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis fixated with a retrograde intramedullary nail. Using the RIA technique, autogenous bone graft can be readily obtained without the need for additional incisions and dissection, thereby minimizing the need for additional sources of bone graft.Copyright © 2010 American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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