Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume 49, Issue 4 , Pages 369-374 , July 2010

Distraction Arthrodesis of the Subtalar Joint Using Allogeneic Bone Graft: A Review of 15 Cases

  • Michael S. Lee, DPM, FACFAS

      Affiliations

    • Associate Clinical Professor, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines University; Private Practice, Capital Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, PC, Des Moines, IA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Michael S. Lee, DPM, FACFAS, Associate Clinical Professor, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines University; Private Practice, Capital Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, PC, 12499 University Avenue, Suite 210, Des Moines, Iowa 50325.
    • ,
  • Valerie Tallerico, BS

      Affiliations

    • Fourth-year podiatric medical student, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA

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 Financial Disclosure: None reported.

 Conflict of Interest: None reported.

PII: S1067-2516(10)00093-1

doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2010.03.001

Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume 49, Issue 4 , Pages 369-374 , July 2010

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