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Glossary term

Latency period

The prescribed interval between bone division and the start of distraction; duration is protocol- and patient-specific.

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Definition

The latency period is the interval after osteotomy and before gradual distraction begins. Published protocols often use several days, but there is no universal 5-to-14-day rule. Age, bone, indication, fixation, soft tissues, and the treating team's protocol determine the start. [1]

Aliases

latency phase

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Sources

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