Reamer-Irrigator-Aspirator Multiuse Application in the Treatment of Chronic Osteomyelitis
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2019
Description
INTRODUCTION: The treatment of chronic intramedullary infection of the long bones relies on microbe-specific antibiotics in conjunction with surgical removal of infected necrotic material. We discuss the use of reamer-irrigator-aspirator(RIA) for debridement of the intramedullary canal instead of conventional reaming techniques. This is the first case report to explore the use of RIA for osteomyelitis. CASE REPORT: We discuss the use of the RIA in treatment of a 26-year-old female presenting with chronic osteomyelitis of the left distal femoral shaft. She had normalization of infection laboratories at 6 weeks and complete resolution of symptoms at 3 months and was released at 6 months. CONCLUSION: Recent exploration of the RIA system's (Synthes®, Inc. West Chester, Philadelphia) multipurpose applications has indicated use in long bone debridement. While further exploration and high-quality studies are needed to make robust claims of efficacy, we believe that the use of RIA in the context of chronic osteomyelitis is a superior alternative to conventional reaming techniques.
Citation Information
Voskuil, Ryan T.; Viscomi, Brian; Holt, Ginger E.; and Bruce, Jeremy, "Reamer-Irrigator-Aspirator Multiuse Application in the Treatment of Chronic Osteomyelitis" (2019). ETSU Faculty Works. 393.
https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works-2/393