Distraction Osteogenesis is a biologic phenomenon that can be utilized to induce the formation of new bone.
This technique has been used to treat patients with limb-length discrepancy, angular deformities, segmental bone loss, and nonunions.
Distr...
Distraction Osteogenesis is a biologic phenomenon that can be utilized to induce the formation of new bone.
This technique has been used to treat patients with limb-length discrepancy, angular deformities, segmental bone loss, and nonunions.
Distraction force is applied commonly with circlar or unilateral fixator.
The author review indications, history of limb lengthening, basic principles, surgical technique, and also clinical indications with complications.