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Allograft for pes planus lateral column lengthening viable alternative to autograft
August 2013
Allograft for pes planus lateral column lengthening viable alternative to autograft
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Randomized Prospective Study Comparing Tri-Cortical Iliac Crest Autograft to Allograft in the Lateral Column Lengthening Component for Operative Correction of Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity
Foot Ankle Int. 2007 Jan;28(1):8-12.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
31 patients (33 feet) with acquired pes planus were randomized to undergo operative treatment for stage II posterior tibial tendon insufficiency (PTTI). Lateral column lengthening was performed with a bone graft from the iliac crest obtained either through allograft or autograft procedures. Results showed that at the 12-week follow-up, union was achieved in both groups. Allograft of the iliac cres...
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