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
Sources
- Degen N et al. — Pain Levels During Distraction Osteogenesis with Lengthening Nails in 168 Cases, Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 2023Official public source
- Arce Villalobos M et al. — Regional Anesthesia for Pain Management After Orthopedic Procedures for Limb Length Discrepancy, J Pain Res 2020Official public source
- Ghaddaf AA et al. — Botulinum Toxin Type A for Lower Limb Lengthening: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, J Orthop Sci 2023Official public source
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