Retrograde Femoral Bone Graft Acquisition Using the Reamer-Irrigator-Aspirator

J Long Term Eff Med Implants. 2018;28(3):181-185. doi: 10.1615/JLongTermEffMedImplants.2018027914.

Abstract

Autologous bone-graft acquisition using the Synthes reamer-irrigator-aspirator (RIA) is described; it shows great promise as an alternative to traditional iliac crest bone grafting. Antegrade femoral RIA has been thoroughly described, but retrograde femoral bone graft acquisition has not been equally depicted. We present our technique, indications, and advantages of retrograde femoral bone-graft acquisition using the RIA system based on our experience at an urban level-one trauma center.

MeSH terms

  • Bone Transplantation*
  • Femur / diagnostic imaging
  • Femur / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Patient Selection
  • Preoperative Care
  • Tissue and Organ Harvesting / instrumentation*
  • Tissue and Organ Harvesting / methods*
  • Transplantation, Autologous