Quality of Life Evaluation Following Limb Lengthening Surgery in Patients with Achondroplasia.
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DOI: 10.1007/s43465-020-00127-1
Abstract: Background The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the quality of life following limb lengthening surgery in patients with achondroplasia. The complications and different lengthening techniques have and effects on mid-term results were… read more here.
Keywords: lengthening surgery; surgery; limb lengthening; patients achondroplasia ... See more keywords
Limb lengthening and deformity correction in children with abnormal bone.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2019.03.045
Abstract: Flexible intramedullary nailing (FIN) provides multiple advantages in limb lengthening and progressive deformity correction in combination with external fixation. The article presents brief literature review and authors' experience in limb lengthening of abnormal bone (Ollier's… read more here.
Keywords: bone; deformity correction; abnormal bone; limb lengthening ... See more keywords
Motorized Plate Lengthening of the Femur in Children: A Preliminary Report
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002253
Abstract: Background: Limb lengthening by distraction osteogenesis can be performed with motorized internal devices, but intramedullary implants risk avascular necrosis of the femoral head in young children. A method of internal limb lengthening using a motorized… read more here.
Keywords: limb; deformity; range; limb lengthening ... See more keywords
Core psychosocial issues for children and adolescents in the context of limb lengthening and reconstruction surgery treatment
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DOI: 10.1302/1863-2548.15.200207
Abstract: Abstract Purpose Addressing the psychosocial needs of adolescents can improve surgical outcomes. The aim of this retrospective comparative study was to understand the core psychosocial factors that shaped the experiences of adolescents who underwent multiple… read more here.
Keywords: lengthening reconstruction; treatment; limb lengthening; core psychosocial ... See more keywords
Plate-Tensioned-Nail for Salvage of Failed Subtrochanteric Intramedullary Motorized Limb Lengthening
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DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.21.00434
Abstract: Case: A 43-year-old insulin-dependent man with a 4.4-cm posttraumatic femoral limb length discrepancy sustained a subtrochanteric femur fracture associated with failure of a motorized intramedullary limb lengthening nail during distraction osteogenesis. The patient requested a… read more here.
Keywords: salvage; plate tensioned; limb lengthening; tensioned nail ... See more keywords
All-Internal Limb Lengthening with Simultaneous Corrective Osteotomy After Internal Hemipelvectomy: A Case Report.
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DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.22.00069
Abstract: CASE A 27-year-old woman with a Grade II chondrosarcoma in the right acetabulum underwent a Type II internal hemipelvectomy with an ischiofemoral fusion. She developed a 7.0-cm functional limb-length discrepancy with adduction of the hip… read more here.
Keywords: limb; internal hemipelvectomy; case; limb lengthening ... See more keywords
Intramedullary Limb-Lengthening: Lessons Learned.
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DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.19.00034
Abstract: I ntramedullary limb-lengthening has become increasingly popular as a method of long-bone distraction osteogenesis over the past 5 years. This technique allows patients to avoid the inconvenience, discomfort, and pin-site infection risk associated with bone… read more here.
Keywords: limb lengthening; lengthening lessons; intramedullary limb; lessons learned ... See more keywords
Complications and Effectiveness of Intramedullary Limb Lengthening: A Matched Pair Analysis of Two Different Lengthening Nails
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DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10080-1448
Abstract: Abstract Background Intramedullary limb lengthening has become an accepted concept in reconstructive surgery, but as yet comparative clinical studies are missing. We compared the complications and effectiveness of two types of intramedullary limb lengthening devices… read more here.
Keywords: index; limb lengthening; limb; group ... See more keywords
Early Weight-bearing Accelerates Regenerate Bone Mineralisation: A Pilot Study Comparing Two Post-operative Weight-bearing Protocols Following Intramedullary Limb Lengthening Using the Pixel Value Ratio
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DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10080-1572
Abstract: Abstract Introduction Limb lengthening is increasingly accomplished by internal lengthening nails. Previous versions of the magnetic lengthening nails made from titanium alloy allowed limited weight-bearing. In contrast, the newer nails made of stainless steel allow… read more here.
Keywords: limb lengthening; weight; weight bearing; regenerate bone ... See more keywords