The application of allograft bone in foot and ankle surgery.
This article presents a synopsis of the classification, processing, basic physiology, clinical applications, complications, and future direction of allogenic bone implantation. Indications and techniques for the use of allogenic bone in the foot and ankle are thoroughly discussed. Additionally, the advantages and disadvantages of allogenic bone as compared with autogenous bone are reviewed.
Department of Surgery, Podiatry Hospital of Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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D000842:Ankle / Q000601:surgery*; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000502:physiology; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014019:Tissue Donors; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous / Q000502:physiology; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous / Q000502:physiology