Limb Lengthening and Then Insertion of an Intramedullary Nail: A …
2008年9月18日 · Distraction osteogenesis is an effective method for lengthening, deformity correction, and treatment of nonunions and bone defects. The classic method uses an external …
Internal Fixation: Rods and Nails - International Center for Limb ...
Rods and nails support the bone while it heals, which allows patients to put weight on the leg or arm faster. Putting weight on a bone promotes bone healing. Will inserting a rod or nail …
Intramedullary leg lengthening with a motorized nail - PubMed …
In the last decade, intramedullary limb lengthening has become a viable alternative to traditional external systems. We retrospectively analyzed the use of an intramedullary motorized nail …
A new technique for correction of leg length discrepancies in ...
2018年10月1日 · We report on a new technique for correction of combined limb length discrepancies and complex axis deformities using solely internal devices - a lengthening nail …
Internal Fixation: Precice Nail - International Center for Limb …
The Precice internal lengthening nail is an innovative device that lengthens the bones in the arms or legs without bulky, metal external fixators. What is internal limb lengthening? Internal limb …
What Are the Potential Benefits and Risks of Using Magnetica ...
The application of magnetically driven intramedullary lengthening nails for gradual limb lengthening via distraction osteogenesis in patients with leg length discrepancy (LLD) has …
Intramedullary Rods for Broken Bones - Verywell Health
2025年1月11日 · Intramedullary (IM) rods are used to align and stabilize fractures. IM rods are inserted into the bone marrow canal in the center of the long bones of the extremities. They …
International Center for Limb Lengthening - LifeBridge Health
We are leaders in technologically advanced treatment of upper and lower limb length discrepancies, limb deformities, nonunions, bone and soft tissue defects, bone infections, joint …
Leg lengthening and shortening - Mount Sinai Health System
Leg lengthening and shortening are types of surgery to treat some people who have legs of unequal lengths. These procedures may: Lengthen an abnormally short leg; Shorten an …
Case report - ScienceDirect
2023年3月1日 · Tibial LON combined with femoral LATP is an alternative choice of treatment for extreme leg length discrepancy. Acute tibial deformity correction and simultaneous tibial re …