Ankle Fusion With a Trabecular Metal Spacer and an Anterior Fusion Plate

Wiewiorski, Martin; Schlemmer, Thomas; Horisberger, Monika; Prugsawan, Krit; Valderrábano, Víctor; Barg, Alexej

doi:10.1053/j.jfas.2014.09.033

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“…Horisberger et al also used an intramedullary TTC nail with their case series, 11 and 2 other studies used different plating constructs to stabilize the fusion. 16,18 Overall, recent literature supports the use of tantalum metal implants and demonstrates successful outcomes.…”

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“…2 Further studies were then published demonstrating the versatility of TM with foot and ankle fusion constructs. 8,10,11,[14][15][16]18 Specifically for the large ankle bone defects, Frigg et al used a TM spacer with screws for stabilizing the fusion construct and showed bone ingrowth with Micro-CT. 8 Henricson et al described using a TM implant with iliac crest autograft and an intramedullary nail for stabilization. Horisberger et al also used an intramedullary TTC nail with their case series, 11 and 2 other studies used different plating constructs to stabilize the fusion.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…17 Additionally, these large defects may cause leg shortening, which presents additional challenges when planning operative intervention. 11,16,18…”

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confidence: 99%

“…17 Additionally, these large defects may cause leg shortening, which presents additional challenges when planning operative intervention. 11,16,18 Before operative intervention is considered, however, nonoperative treatment options should be tried. Reliable pain relief can be obtained intermittently with intra-articular corticosteroid injections.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Technique for Use of Trabecular Metal Spacers in Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis With Large Bony Defects

2016

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There are many causes of large bone defects in the tibiotalar joint that need to be definitively treated with a tibiotalocalcaneal (TTC) arthrodesis. Some of the challenges of a large defect are its effect on leg length and the complications associated with trying to fill the defect with structural bone graft. We present an operative strategy involving the use of a trabecular metal implant, a TTC nail that utilized 2 forms of compression, and Reamer/Irrigator/Aspirator (RIA) autograft, to address limitations of previous operative approaches and reliably treat this operative challenge.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 97%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…17 Additionally, these large defects may cause leg shortening, which presents additional challenges when planning operative intervention. 11,16,18…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Technique for Use of Trabecular Metal Spacers in Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis With Large Bony Defects

2016

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“…Retrograde intramedullary compression nails could also be combined with TM spacers to stabilize the hindfoot and reduce risk of collapse. − The arthrodesis can also be stabilized with a preformed, anterior locking plate other than normal implantation of TM spacer; the plate can be removed after stable fusion . As for some cases with unusual anatomy, a TM cone for a tibial bone defect can also be used for ankle arthrodesis as a practical and alternative surgical approach for reconstruction. , Though no porous Ti spacer was mentioned in the literature, a customized Ti spacer with a more suitable and anatomical shape should be developed commercially to replace the TM spacer.…”

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Porous Tantalum and Titanium in Orthopedics: A Review

Han

Wang

Chen

et al. 2019

ACS Biomater. Sci. Eng.

118

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Porous metal is metal with special porous structures, which can offer high biocompatibility and low Young’s modulus to satisfy the need for orthopedic applications. Titanium and tantalum are the most widely used porous metals in orthopedics due to their excellent biomechanical properties and biocompatibility. Porous titanium and tantalum have been studied and applied for a long history until now. Here in this review, various manufacturing methods of titanium and tantalum porous metals are introduced. Application of these porous metals in different parts of the body are summarized, and strengths and weaknesses of these porous metal implants in clinical practice are discussed frankly for future improvement from the viewpoint of orthopedic surgeons. Then according to the requirements from clinics, progress in research for clinical use is illustrated in four aspects. Various creative designs of microporous and functionally gradient structure, surface modification, and functional compound systems of porous metal are exhibited as reference for future research. Finally, the directions of orthopedic porous metal development were proposed from the clinical view based on the rapid progress of additive manufacturing. Controllable design of both macroscopic anatomical bionic shape and microscopic functional bionic gradient porous metal, which could meet the rigorous mechanical demand of bone reconstruction, should be developed as the focus. The modification of a porous metal surface and construction of a functional porous metal compound system, empowering stronger cell proliferation and antimicrobial and antineoplastic property to the porous metal implant, also should be taken into consideration.

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Hindfoot arthrodesis with a trabecular metal ankle fusion spacer and retrograde nail in charcot arthropathy of the ankle: A case report

Kamei¹

2022

Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases

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Ankle Fusion With a Trabecular Metal Spacer and an Anterior Fusion Plate

Cited by 6 publications

References 16 publications

Technique for Use of Trabecular Metal Spacers in Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis With Large Bony Defects

Technique for Use of Trabecular Metal Spacers in Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis With Large Bony Defects

Porous Tantalum and Titanium in Orthopedics: A Review

Hindfoot arthrodesis with a trabecular metal ankle fusion spacer and retrograde nail in charcot arthropathy of the ankle: A case report

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