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Previous reports suggest the application of exogenous BMPs can accelerate bone formation during distraction osteogenesis (DO). However, there are drawbacks associated with the use of exogenous BMPs. A possible alternative to the use of exogenous BMPs is to upregulate the expression of endogenous BMPs.
These data suggest endogenous BMPs are important...

Distraction osteogenesis technique using an intramedullary nail and a monolateral external fixator in the reconstruction of massive postosteomyelitis skeletal defects of the femur
Our study demonstrates that a distraction osteogenesis technique using an intramedullary nail and a monolateral external fixator is a reliable method for the reconstruction of massive postosteomyelitis skeletal...

Paper presented to RECOA III Julio de Pablos Hospital de Navarra Hospital San Juan de Dios Pamplona

Distraction lengthening of the thumb metacarpal is an alternative in thumb reconstruction suitable for subtotal amputation then the basal joint and thenar muscles are still present.