Glossary term
Monolateral lengthening
External fixation attached to only one side of the limb to gradually lengthen the bone.
Updated 2026-02-241 alias3 sourcesUsed across articles and safety pages
Definition
A limb lengthening technique in which an external fixation device is attached to only one side of the limb (usually the lateral side of the bone) to gradually lengthen the bone.
Aliases
monolateral fixator
Updated 2026-02-24
Sources
- Tan B et al. — Biomechanical Comparison: Taylor Spatial Frame vs Ilizarov External Fixator, Malaysian Orth J 2014official_publicAccessed 2026-03-01
- Kristiansen LP et al. - No difference in tibial lengthening index by use of Taylor Spatial Frame or Ilizarov external fixatorofficial_publicAccessed 2026-07-12
- Manner HM et al. - Accuracy of complex lower-limb deformity correction with external fixation: A comparison of the Taylor Spatial Frame with the Ilizarov ring fixatorofficial_publicAccessed 2026-07-12
Informational only. Not medical advice.