FAI July 2021: Femoral Head Allografts for Talar Body Defects

<p>Large structural bone deficits after a failed ankle arthroplasty or avascular necrosis (AVN) of the talus present a complex reconstruction challenge. The aim of this study was to report the results of patients undergoing an ankle arthrodesis or tibiotalocalcaneal fusion using a femoral head allograft (FHA).</p> <p>In conclusion, the use of FHA to treat talar defects was a viable option. In this complex patient population, the arthrodesis rate was high at 89% with very positive patient-reported outcome scores.</p> <p> </p> <p>To view the article click <a href= "https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1071100720983811"><strong>here.</strong></a></p> <p> </p>