ReviewInternational orthopaedics2017
Use of internal lengthening nails in post-traumatic sequelae.
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9 citing papers in PubMed.
- [Comparative efficacy of internal versus external BTLP technique with locking plates in treating large-segment infectious bone defects of tibia].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2026Article
- Preoperative planning for posttraumatic lower limb deformity correction.Bulletin of the Hospital for Joint Disease (2013) · 2025Review
- Correction of post-traumatic lower-limb discrepancy with Precice intramedullary lengthening nails: a review of 34 adults with an average follow-up of 2 years.Acta orthopaedica · 2022Article
- The STRYDE limb lengthening nail is susceptible to mechanically assisted crevice corrosion: an analysis of 23 retrieved implants.Acta orthopaedica · 2021Article
- Limb lengthening with PRECICE magnetic nail in pediatric patients: A systematic review.World journal of orthopedics · 2021Article
- Bone Lengthening with a Motorized Intramedullary Nail in 34 Patients with Posttraumatic Limb Length Discrepancies.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Article
- Functional recovery of daily living and sports activities after cosmetic bilateral tibia lengthening.International orthopaedics · 2019Article
- Standards for external fixation application: national survey under the auspices of the German Trauma Society.International orthopaedics · 2019Article
- Citations, non-citations and visibility of International Orthopaedics in 2017.International orthopaedics · 2018Article
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Abstract
External fixators are a well-established modality for treating fractures with bone defects, leg-length discrepancy, malunion, nonunion and other post-traumatic consequences. However, use of internal lengthening rods has remarkably increased recently for post-traumatic conditions. The main advantage of internal lengthening rods is eliminating pin-site complications. Internal lengthening rods are also associated with less pain. Motorised internal lengthening rods show promising performance in post-traumatic cases. Rigorous pre-operative planning is paramount to reducing lengthening-related complications. Certain types of internal lengthening rods offer bidirectional movement capability. Nail mechanism malfunction is a possibility with all kinds of nails. Direct doctor supervision is required, especially in the initial stages while the nail is lengthening. Internal lengthening nails are not as stiff as regular nails, with intricate internal mechanisms that can be broken under inattentive weightbearing activities. Preliminary positive outcomes indicate the role of internal lengthening rods in treating post-traumatic problems of leg-length discrepancy, malunion and nonunion.
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