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World J Orthop. Dec 18, 2021; 12(12): 1036-1044
Published online Dec 18, 2021. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v12.i12.1036
Intraosseous device for arthrodesis in foot and ankle surgery: Review of the literature and biomechanical properties
Biju Benjamin, Paul Ryan, Yulia Chechelnitskaya, Levent Bayam, Turab Syed, Efstathios Drampalos
Biju Benjamin, Paul Ryan, Yulia Chechelnitskaya, Turab Syed, Efstathios Drampalos, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Larbert FK54WR, Scotland, United Kingdom
Levent Bayam, Department of Orthopaedic, Sakarya University, Sakarya 54100, Turkey
Author contributions: Benjamin B, Ryan P, Chechelnitskaya Y and Syed T performed the preparation of manuscript; Ryan P performed the English language check; Bayam L and Drampalos E helped with collection of data and manuscript preparation.
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Corresponding author: Efstathios Drampalos, MD, MSc, PhD, Surgeon, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Stirling Road, Larbert FK54WR, Scotland, United Kingdom. efstathios.drampalos2@nhs.scot
Received: March 18, 2021
Peer-review started: March 18, 2021
First decision: July 18, 2021
Revised: August 1, 2021
Accepted: November 28, 2021
Article in press: November 28, 2021
Published online: December 18, 2021
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Core Tip: Numerous fixation devices have been described in literature for foot and ankle arthrodesis. This review article looked into the use of an intraosseous device IOFIX. Outcome scores, union rates, as well as complications described in 9 related publications were analysed. IOFIX appears to be safe and effective in achieving arthrodesis of the 1st metatarsophalangeal and talonavicular joints with early rehabilitation. However, cadaveric and biomechanical studies on the use in tarsometatarsal and ankle joint showed some concerns for which further clinical trials are required.