Does Use of Demineralized Bone Matrix Affect the Union Rate in Arthroscopic Ankle Fusions?:

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics

JulieNeumann¹ 

关键词: ankle;    arthritis;    arthrodesis;    demineralized bone matrix;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2473011418S00368

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Category:AnkleIntroduction/Purpose:Despite DBM having positive effects on union rates in other subspecialties of orthopaedics, there is a general lack of evidence about bone graft substitutes in foot and ankle surgery. To our knowledge, orthopaedic surgeons have never evaluated the use of demineralized bone matrix (DBM) as it pertains to the union rate of arthroscopic ankle fusions. The purpose of this clinical study is to compare the rate of union in arthroscopic ankle fusions in patients that have had DBM to those without DBM. The hypothesis of this study was that use of DBM would increase the union rate in all patients undergoing arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis.Methods:This is a retrospective review of 521 consecutive patients from October 2002 to April 2016. Seventy-one ankles from 68 patients met inclusion criteria. These patients underwent primary arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis. Forty patients had DBM and 31 patients did not have DBM. Age, gender, body mass index, smoking, and preoperative radiograph...

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