Glossary term
Distraction rate
The speed at which bone segments are separated during the distraction phase.
Updated 2026-02-241 alias1 sourceUsed across articles and safety pages
Definition
Distraction rate is the amount of separation prescribed over a unit of time, usually divided into a rhythm of smaller adjustments. About 1 mm per day is a common historical starting example, not a universal standard. Bone, age, segment, regenerate, joint motion, nerve symptoms, and device behavior can require a different rate or a pause. Only the treating team should change it. [1]
Aliases
rate of distraction
Updated 2026-02-24
Sources
- Barakat AH et al. - Lengthening Nails for Distraction Osteogenesis: A Review of Current Practice and Presentation of Extended Indicationsacademic_journalAccessed 2026-07-12
Informational only. Not medical advice.