The biology of intramedullary reaming.

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Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Aachen Medical Center, 30 Pauwels Street, 52074 Aachen, Germany.

Published: November 2010

In this review we focus on the local biologic and physiologic effects of intramedullary reaming of long bones. Among the topics discussed are the consequences for vascularity, as well as the pathophysiology of intramedullary pressure generation and temperature increase. Reaming techniques and their suggested effects on bone formation are outlined. Moreover, techniques for avoiding local and systemic complications are summarized.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0020-1383(10)70002-4DOI Listing

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