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Autologous Bone Graft Harvesting with the Use of RIA (Reamer Irrigator Aspirator System: RIA)

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The Reamer Irrigator Aspirator system (RIA – Synthes®, Inc. West Chester, PA) was introduced in 2005 following several years of development. It incorporates specific characteristics that allow simultaneously reaming, irrigation, and aspiration of the generated intramedullary debris.

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  1. Academic Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK

    Peter V. Giannoudis

  2. Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK

    Nikolaos K. Kanakaris

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  1. Unit of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom

    Peter V. Giannoudis

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Giannoudis, P.V., Kanakaris, N.K. (2011). Autologous Bone Graft Harvesting with the Use of RIA (Reamer Irrigator Aspirator System: RIA). In: Giannoudis, P. (eds) Practical Procedures in Orthopedic Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-817-1_19

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