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There are approximately 14,000 foot fusion procedures performed each year in the United States.

INBONE™ engineers designed a fusion device that is inserted completely within the bone, through a smaller incision than traditional plating devices. This provides immediate stability across the joint, while minimizing the possibility of soft tissue damage or nerve disruption in the surrounding area. It is the first and only implant of its kind available in the United States.

ENDO-FUSE™ Intra-Osseous Fusion System Surgical Procedure

ENDO-FUSE™ Intra-Osseous Fusion System procedure involves creating a small incision along the side of your foot to provide access to the joint. Your surgeon will remove the diseased cartilage before placing the INBONE™ implant inside the bones and across the joint space.

Once the implant is positioned appropriately, your surgeon will insert bone graft over the implant and close the wound using stitches. Your foot will be placed in a cast and you will be transferred to the recovery room.

Before Surgery

Small bone fusion of the foot is most commonly an out-patient procedure; meaning an overnight hospital stay is not needed. Your physician will instruct you to stop eating and drinking for a period of time before the surgery. It is important that you inform your doctor if you are taking any blood thinning medications. Any questions about other medications you are taking should be directed to your doctor.

During Surgery

A single joint fusion procedure will take between 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the joints being fused, your anatomy and the extent of your disease. Anesthesia will be administered in the operating room, and a cast will be placed upon completion of the procedure.

After Surgery

Post-operative care and physical therapy will be determined by your physician. Typically, your doctor will take x-rays and inspect the wound between 2-3 weeks post operatively. Your cast will be removed between 4-8 weeks after the procedure depending on your condition. Your doctor will instruct you when it is appropriate to return to normal daily activities.