BONE UNION OF DISTRACTED REGION AFTER LIMB LENGTHENING / 中国修复重建外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective　To investigate the factors which affect the bone union of distracted region after limb lengthening, so as improve the curative effect and diminish the incidence of complication. Methods　To look up the latest literatures dealing with the bone union in limb lengthening, then review the procedure of osteogenesis and the affecting factors. Results　The osteogenesis of distracted region after limb lengthening is a sophisticated procedure. It can be affected by the velocity of lengthening, the period of lengthening, the site and method of osteotomy, the age etiology of patient. Conclusion　The bone union of distracted region after limb lengthening can be facilitated by following factors① the velocity of lengthening slower than 1.0 mm/day; ② moderate delay in distraction; ③ axial shortening of distracted region; ④ micromovement stimulation.