The Evolution of Remote-Controlled Intramedullary Lengthening and Compression Nails.
Journal:
Journal of orthopaedic trauma
PMID:
28486283
Abstract
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.