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Limb reconstruction in a resource-limited environment

open access: yesSICOT-J, 2021
Introduction: Limb salvage and reconstruction are often challenging and even more so in the limited resource setting. The purpose of this narrative review is to explore the strategies for addressing the unique obstacles and opportunities of limb ...
Ferreira Nando   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Delayed distraction in bone lengthening [PDF]

open access: goldActa Orthopaedica, 1992
We compared delayed distraction (DD) with immediate distraction (ID) in bone-lengthening. Open femoral diaphyseal osteotomy was performed on 24 three-month-old lambs, and external distractor fixators were applied. In the ID group (n 12), distraction commenced on the first postoperative day; in the DD group (n 12), distraction was delayed until the ...
Jorge Gil Albarova   +3 more
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The STRYDE limb lengthening nail is susceptible to mechanically assisted crevice corrosion: an analysis of 23 retrieved implants

open access: yesActa Orthopaedica, 2021
Background and purpose — We noted several adverse events in patients in whom the first version of the STRYDE limb-lengthening nail (NuVasive Specialized Orthopaedics, San Diego, CA) had been implanted. Pain, osteolysis, periosteal reactions, and cortical
Morten Stendahl Jellesen   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Brachymetatarsia: Surgical Management, Case Report, and Literature Review

open access: yesCase Reports in Orthopedics, 2022
Background. Brachymetatarsia is defined by an abnormal shortening of the metatarsal bone. This rare condition is mostly primary and congenital. Consequences of this malformation are both esthetic and functional, due to pain and mechanical problems in the
David Zhu   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Administration of allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells in lengthening phase accelerates early bone consolidation in rat distraction osteogenesis model

open access: yesStem Cell Research & Therapy, 2020
Background Distraction osteogenesis (DO) is a surgical technique to promote bone regeneration which may require long duration for bone consolidation. Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been applied to accelerate bone formation in DO ...
Yanhua Yang   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

The treatment of primary tumors of the femur with chemotherapy (if indicated), resection and reconstruction with an endoprosthesis [PDF]

open access: yes, 1985
The treatment protocol of 15 patients with a primary tumor of the femur, including osteosarcoma, malignant fibrous histiocytoma and chondrosar-coma is presented. All patients had been selected for resection and reconstruction with an endoprosthesis.
Göeken, L.N.H.   +10 more
core   +7 more sources

Are Complications Associated With the Repiphysis(®) Expandable Distal Femoral Prosthesis Acceptable for Its Continued Use? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
BACKGROUND: Reconstruction of the distal femur after resection for malignant bone tumors in skeletally immature children is challenging. The use of megaprostheses has become increasingly popular in this patient group since the introduction of custom ...
Ali, N   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Minimally invasive (flapless) crown lengthening by erbium:YAG laser in aesthetic zone [version 3; peer review: 2 approved]

open access: yesF1000Research, 2021
Crown lengthening is a surgical procedure aimed at exposure of a larger tooth surface by gingivectomy alone or with cortical bone remodelling for aesthetic purposes in the anterior zone of the maxilla or for reconstruction of teeth affected by ...
Saverio Capodiferro   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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