Ilizarov is an accepted technique for lengthening short amputation stumps to improve prosthetic function andrehabilitation. The relation of stump lengthening and phantom limb pain (PLP) has not been reported in literature.We present here a case report of a transfemoral amputee who had a flare up of PLP following stump lengthening.He responded well to a combination of pharmacological therapy and...

The difficulties to be encountered in lengthening a shortened limb, are found, in operation, to be greater as regards the fleshy parts, than as regards the bones. It is comparatively easy to remove the splinters of a fractured bone which is wrongly consolidated; to separate a curved bone; or to perform an oblique osteotomy, but a decided limit is arrived at in the correction of a displacement, ...

This clinical case describes a treatment approach that combines, in a single appointment, a crown lengthening procedure and the final crown preparation for the restoration of a severely decayed tooth. This approach allows for a more accurate placement of the crown margin in relation to the bone crest while reducing treatment time.

Distraction osteogenesis (DO) is a surgical technique where gradual and controlled separation of two bony fragments following an osteotomy leads to the induction of new bone formation in the distracted gap. DO is used for limb lengthening, correction of bony deformities, and the replacement of bone loss secondary to infection, trauma, and tumors. Although DO gives satisfactory results in most c...

Background and purpose — Observing serious adverse events during treatment with the Precice Stryde bone lengthening nail (NuVasive, San Diego, CA, USA), we conducted a nationwide cross-sectional study to report prevalence of from all 30 segments in 27 patients treated Denmark. Patients methods Radiographs were evaluated regarding radiographic changes February 2021. We determined number late ons...

BACKGROUND Classic bone lengthening requires patients wear external fixation for the distraction and consolidation phases and there is fracture risk after frame removal. Our technique of lengthening with the Taylor Spatial Frame(TM) and then insertion of a locked plate allows earlier removal of the external fixator during consolidation. Plate insertion is accomplished through a clean pin-free z...

BACKGROUND Distraction osteogenesis is the standard treatment for the management of lower limb length discrepancy of more than 3 cm and bone loss secondary to congenital anomalies, trauma or infection. This technique consists of an osteotomy of the bone to be lengthened, application of an external fixator, followed by gradual and controlled distraction of the bone ends. Although limb lengthenin...

BACKGROUND Distal tibial reconstruction with use of an external fixator when there is bone loss, limb-length discrepancy, and/or ankle instability is associated with many problems. The technique of limb-lengthening, ankle arthrodesis, and segmental transfer over an intramedullary nail has been introduced to overcome these problems. The present study investigates this combined technique. METHO...

OBJECTIVES This study evaluated the action of low level laser therapy (LLLT) on the percentage of newly formed bone in rabbit mandibles that underwent distraction osteogenesis (DO). STUDY DESIGN Ten rabbits underwent bone lengthening according to the following protocol: Latency - 3 days; Activation - 7 days 0.7 mm/d; and Consolidation - 10 days. The control group was composed of 4 rabbits. Th...

The modified device was used for the treatment of 817 patients with fractures and pseudoarthrosis, correction bone deformities limb lengthening in hospitals Russia abroad. Perfection construction comparison previous designs enabled to simplify application device, shorten operation time increase efficacy its use. Graduate dozed reduction fragments all planes as well elimination angular displacem...