Union Rates Following Power Rasp Joint Preparation for Foot and Ankle Arthrodesis: A Retrospective Study of 418 Fusions.

Joint arthrodesis is a very common surgical approach in foot and ankle surgery at various anatomic levels. Several techniques have demonstrated the ability to provide successful fusion with appropriate preparation of the joint in question. With that in mind, the joint preparation, regardless of approach or instrumentation, is consistently the most time-consuming.