| Literature DB >> 1191109 |
Abstract
Experimental studies on an intramedullary device for lengthening the femur by continuous distraction are reported. The hydraulic distractor is placed in a modified interlocking nail. Lengthening up to 8 cm--under certain circumstances up to 16 cm--can be achieved with this method.Mesh:
Year: 1975 PMID: 1191109 DOI: 10.1007/bf00418926
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Arch Orthop Unfallchir ISSN: 0003-9330