"Bone Lengthening" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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Increase in the longest dimension of a bone to correct anatomical deficiencies, congenital, traumatic, or as a result of disease. The lengthening is not restricted to long bones. The usual surgical methods are internal fixation and distraction.
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D001852
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E04.555.120
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Bone Lengthening" by people in Profiles.
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Song MH, Choi ES, Park MS, Yoo WJ, Chung CY, Choi IH, Cho TJ. Percutaneous epiphysiodesis using transphyseal screws in the management of leg length discrepancy: optimal operation timing and techniques to avoid complications. J Pediatr Orthop. 2015 Jan; 35(1):89-93.
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Lee DY, Kim JI, Song MH, Choi ES, Park MS, Yoo WJ, Chung CY, Choi IH, Cho TJ. Fibular lengthening for the management of translational talus instability in hereditary multiple exostoses patients. J Pediatr Orthop. 2014 Oct-Nov; 34(7):726-32.
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Cho TJ, Choi IH, Lee KS, Lee SM, Chung CY, Yoo WJ, Lee DY. Proximal tibial lengthening by distraction osteogenesis in congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia. J Pediatr Orthop. 2007 Dec; 27(8):915-20.
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Yoo WJ, Chung CY, Choi IH, Cho TJ, Kim DH. Calcaneal lengthening for the planovalgus foot deformity in children with cerebral palsy. J Pediatr Orthop. 2005 Nov-Dec; 25(6):781-5.