Canine Carpal Joint Fusion: A Model for Four-Corner Arthrodesis Using a Porous Tantalum Implant

The implant served as an adjunct to stabilization of the carpus in this model of four-corner fusion, suggesting a novel application of this material in conditions in which bone graft has been required previously. This study represents a preliminary investigation of the use of a tantalum device for intercarpal stabilization; it does not compare this technique with conventional methods.