The Evolution of Remote-Controlled Intramedullary Lengthening and Compression Nails

The operative elongation of limbs has long been a goal of orthopaedic surgeons. Indeed, the very first external skeletal fixators, although designed for stabilization of displaced fractures, were also used to overcome the posttrauma shortening that so commonly accompanies fracture deformities.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Green, Stuart A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2017
Materias:
Supplement Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5426692/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28486283
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BOT.0000000000000844
Descripción
Sumario:The operative elongation of limbs has long been a goal of orthopaedic surgeons. Indeed, the very first external skeletal fixators, although designed for stabilization of displaced fractures, were also used to overcome the posttrauma shortening that so commonly accompanies fracture deformities.

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