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[OCOSH Code: D001852 288057006 OP_BL]

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Distraction Osteogenesis (5)
Internet resources relating to Distraction Osteogenesis
MeSH Search Term "Osteogenesis, Distraction"[mesh]
ICD-10 Code n/a
SNOMED-CT Term Filling of segmental defect by compression-distraction (procedure) Concept ID: 178997004
OCOSH Code: D019857 178997004 OP_BL_DO
Ilizarov Technique (5)
Internet resources relating to the Ilizarov Technique of bone lengthening
MeSH Search Term "Ilizarov Technique"[mesh]
ICD-10 Code n/a
SNOMED-CT Term External fixation using circumferential rings (procedure) Concept ID: 257844008
Synonyms - External fixation using Ilizarov system
OCOSH Code: D018889 257844008 OP_BL_IL

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2009 Objective guidelines for removing an external fixator after tibial lengthening using pixel value ratio CORR Open Access

Location: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2772908

During limb lengthening over an intramedullary nail, decisions regarding external fixator removal and weightbearing depend on the amount of callus seen at the lengthening area on radiographs. However, this method is subjective and objective evaluation of the amount of callus likely would minimize nail or interlocking screw breakage and refracture...
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Bone lengthening with extra-articular arthrodesis of the hip using external fixation

Location: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov:80/pmc/articles/PMC2553433/

This is a case series of 11 children and adolescents who underwent femoral lengthening and percutaneous hip arthrodesis using a method of extra-articular joint compression in combination with callotasis. Clinical review indicated a significant improvement in physical function and psychological well-being. The average lengthening was 5.3 cm or 16% of...
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