Glossary term
Lengthening phase
The stage during which gradual distraction is applied to stimulate new bone formation.
Updated 2026-02-241 alias3 sourcesUsed across articles and safety pages
Definition
The stage of limb lengthening during which gradual mechanical distraction is applied to separate the bone segments and stimulate new bone formation.
Aliases
distraction phase
Updated 2026-02-24
Sources
- Degen N et al. — Pain Levels During Distraction Osteogenesis with Lengthening Nails in 168 Cases, Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 2023official_publicAccessed 2026-03-01
- Arce Villalobos M et al. — Regional Anesthesia for Pain Management After Orthopedic Procedures for Limb Length Discrepancy, J Pain Res 2020official_publicAccessed 2026-03-01
- Ghaddaf AA et al. — Botulinum Toxin Type A for Lower Limb Lengthening: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, J Orthop Sci 2023official_publicAccessed 2026-03-01
Informational only. Not medical advice.