A simple technique to correct angular deformity in metacarpal during distraction of osteogenesis
Distraction osteogenesis is standard for bone lengthening. The use of Joshi′s external stabilizing system (JESS) fixators are common for lengthening of metacarpals. However, being a uniaxial fixator, occurrence of angular deformity is possible. The use of strong dynamic fixators aid in prevention an...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedics and Allied Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.joas.in/article.asp?issn=2319-2585;year=2015;volume=3;issue=1;spage=48;epage=50;aulast=Menezes |