Complications of Reamer–Irrigator–Aspirator System in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery–Case Series and Scoping Review
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Materials and Methods
2.1. Scoping Review
2.1.1. Search Strategy and Data Management
2.1.2. Study/Source of Evidence Selection
2.1.3. Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
2.1.4. Types of Sources
2.1.5. Data Charting
2.2. Case Series Search Criteria
2.2.1. Search Criteria
2.2.2. Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
3. Results
3.1. Case Series Overview
3.2. Case Descriptions
4. Scoping Review and Discussion
4.1. Scoping Review
4.1.1. Clinical Complications
4.1.2. Mechanical Failures
4.2. Discussion
5. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Data Availability Statement
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of Interest
Abbreviations
RIA | Reamer–Irrigator–Aspirator |
JBI | Joanna Briggs Institute |
MRSA | Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus |
AP | Anteroposterior |
FES | Fat embolism syndrome |
Appendix A
Appendix A.1. MEDLINE (PubMed) Search Strategy
Appendix A.2. COCHRANE Central Search Strategy
Appendix A.3. Embase Search Strategy
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Patient Characteristics | |||||||
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Case | Age | Sex | BMI | Prior Orthopedic Conditions | Medical PMH | Prior Orthopedic Surgeries | Surgical Indication |
1 | 12 | M | 15.63 | Congenital left femoral limb length discrepancy, contralateral genu valgum, left femoral cortex nonunion | Asthma | 5 cm left femoral lengthening with IM magnetic nail, distal medial femur physeal tethering | Nonunion |
2 | 13 | F | 21.47 | Chronic MRSA osteomyelitis of the left proximal tibial metaphysis, subperiosteal abscess | None | None | Osteomyelitis |
3 | 14 | M | 14.95 | Chronic multifocal (autoimmune) osteomyelitis, subperiosteal abscess, Brodie’s abscess | Disease-modifying rheumatologics | Brodie’s abscess, right femur I&D, subperiosteal abscess biopsy, right femoral IM antibiotic nail | Retained hardware |
4 | 8 | M | 28.14 | Traumatic fracture of the left femoral diaphysis | None | ORIF with flexible nails 8 months prior with I&D, tenodesis of the semitendinosus | Nonunion |
Surgical Parameters | ||||||||||||
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Case | Bone | Side | RIA Procedure | Ipselateral Deformity | Entry Point | Guide Pin | Medulla Width | Pre-Ream Size | RIA Size | Aspiration | Irrigation | Aspirate Volume |
1 | Femur | R | Bone harvest for nonunion | None | Greater trochanter | Yes | 10 mm | 8.5 mm | 10.5 mm | Continuous | Continuous | 20 cc |
2 | Tibia | L | Irrigation and debridement | None | Lateral tibial spine | Yes | 10 mm | 10.5 mm | 10.5 mm | Continuous | Continuous | N/A |
3 | Femur | R | Irrigation and debridement | None | Greater trochanter | No | 14 mm | 12 mm | 10.5 mm | Continuous | Continuous | N/A |
4 | Femur | L | Bone harvest for nonunion | Nonunion | Greater trochanter | Yes | 14.1 mm | 10 mm | 10.5 mm | Continuous | Continuous | 15 cc |
Complication Description and Outcomes | |||||||||
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Case | Complication | Time | Diagnostic Modality | Severity | Management | Outcome | Follow-Up | Complication Resolution | Corrective Procedure |
1 | Retained hardware, 5 flanges | Intraop | Fluoroscopy | Grade I | Removal of 3 pieces with a curette | No long-term sequelae | 535 days | No | None |
2 | Retained hardware, 4 flanges | Intraop | Fluoroscopy | Grade I | Removal of 1 piece with pituitary rongeur | No long-term sequelae | 248 days | No | None |
3 | Anterior cortical breach | Intraop | Fluoroscopy | Grade I | Nothing | No long-term sequelae | 670 days | No | None |
4 | Retained hardware, metal debris | Intraop | Fluoroscopy | Grade I | Nothing | No long-term sequelae | 123 days | No | None |
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Stickels, M.W.; Roh, K.M.; Belthur, M.; Belthur, M.V. Complications of Reamer–Irrigator–Aspirator System in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery–Case Series and Scoping Review. Children 2025, 12, 700. https://doi.org/10.3390/children12060700
Stickels MW, Roh KM, Belthur M, Belthur MV. Complications of Reamer–Irrigator–Aspirator System in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery–Case Series and Scoping Review. Children. 2025; 12(6):700. https://doi.org/10.3390/children12060700
Chicago/Turabian StyleStickels, Michael William, Kyung Min Roh, Meghana Belthur, and Mohan V. Belthur. 2025. "Complications of Reamer–Irrigator–Aspirator System in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery–Case Series and Scoping Review" Children 12, no. 6: 700. https://doi.org/10.3390/children12060700
APA StyleStickels, M. W., Roh, K. M., Belthur, M., & Belthur, M. V. (2025). Complications of Reamer–Irrigator–Aspirator System in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery–Case Series and Scoping Review. Children, 12(6), 700. https://doi.org/10.3390/children12060700