The Importance of Sufficient Graft Material in Achieving Foot or Ankle Fusion

Conclusions: This study demonstrates an association between the amount of graft material and successful hindfoot and ankle arthrodesis. Graft material filling of ≥50% of the fusion space at 9 weeks, regardless of type or origin, was associated with significantly higher fusion rates at 24 weeks. Level of Evidence: Therapeutic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Source: JBJS - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Foot & Ankle Scientific Articles Source Type: research