Delayed distraction in bone lengthening

Authors

  • Jorge Gil-Albarova
  • Julio de Pablos
  • Marco Franzeb
  • José Cañadell

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1080/17453679209169717

Abstract

We compared delayed distraction (DD) with immediate distraction (ID) in bone-lengthening. Open femoral diaphyseal osteotomy was performed on 24 three-month-old lambs, and external distractor fixators were applied. In the ID group (n 12), distraction commenced on the first postoperative day; in the DD group (n 12), distraction was delayed until the tenth day after surgery. In all the animals, the femur was lengthened by 2 cm at the rate of 1 mm/day. The animals were killed 1, 2, and 3 months postoperatively. Radiography and densitometry of the lengthened callus showed that DD, compared with ID, improved the quality of the callus with quicker, denser, and more homogeneous bone formation.

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Published

1992-01-01

How to Cite

Gil-Albarova, J., de Pablos, J., Franzeb, M., & Cañadell, J. (1992). Delayed distraction in bone lengthening. Acta Orthopaedica, 63(6), 604–606. https://doi.org/10.1080/17453679209169717

Issue

Acta Orthopaedica, Volume 63, Issue 6 (1992)

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