Reverse-reamed Intercalary Allograft: A Surgical Technique

J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2018 Jul 15;26(14):501-505. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-17-00052.

Abstract

Allograft reconstruction of large segmental intercalary bone defects after tumor resection is a well-accepted surgical technique. Although results generally have been satisfactory, nonunion at the allograft-host bone junction site remains a notable concern. Various reports have described attempts to enhance junctional healing with a variety of complex osteotomies, often complicating an already complex procedure. The use of an innovative reverse reaming technique can decrease the level of intraoperative difficulty mating the allograft-host junction and theoretically may improve junctional healing by enhancing stability and increasing the contact surface area.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Allografts / surgery*
  • Bone Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Bone Transplantation / methods*
  • Bone-Implant Interface / surgery*
  • Female
  • Fractures, Bone / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteosarcoma / surgery
  • Pelvic Bones / surgery
  • Sarcoma, Ewing / surgery