Wallace GF. Current Orthobiologics for Elective Arthrodesis and Nonunions of the Foot and Ankle.
Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2017;
34:399-408. [PMID:
28576198 DOI:
10.1016/j.cpm.2017.02.010]
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Abstract
A fusion rate of 100% would be ideal. Despite adhering to sound surgical principles, complete compliance, and no adverse comorbidities, that 100% fusion rate goal is elusive. Orthobiologics are a special class of materials developed to enhance the fusion rates in foot and ankle arthrodesis sites. Whether orthobiologics are used for the first fusion or reserved for a nonunion is debatable, especially when considering cost.
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