SynthesisJournal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews2020
Integrated Limb Lengthening Is Superior to Classical Limb Lengthening: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Literature.
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- A systematic review and meta-analysis:comparing the efficacy of the Ilizarov technique alone with lengthening over a nail for lower extremity bone defects.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Pooled it
- The effectiveness of post-lengthening plating after pediatric limb lengthening surgery: a comparative retrospective study.Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica · 2026Article
- Use of Integrated Fixation for the Treatment of Traumatic Tibial Bone Defects: A Systematic Review.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2026Article
- Characterizing the Limb Lengthening Experience: Length of Stay and Readmission Rates Following Limb Lengthening Surgery.The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons · 2026Article
- A Real-Time Mechanical Information Acquisition System and Finite Element Prediction Method for Limb Lengthening: A Pilot In Vivo Study.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Outcomes and outcome measurement instruments in lower-limb lengthening surgery: a scoping review to inform core outcome set development.Acta orthopaedica · 2024Article
- Infection rates and risk factors with magnetic intramedullary lengthening nails.Journal of orthopaedics · 2024Article
- Use of the Pixel Value Ratio Following Intramedullary Limb Lengthening: Uncomplicated Full Weight-bearing at Lower Threshold Values.Strategies in trauma and limb reconstructionArticle
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Abstract
Integrated limb lengthening combines both internal and external fixation methods. It has been introduced to improve time to union, patient time in frame, risk of regenerate refracture, and patient function. We systematically review studies to assess whether integrated limb lengthening methods are superior to classic limb lengthening. Methods: A total of 457 patients had classic limb lengthening, whereas 488 underwent integrated limb lengthening. The primary outcome measures were total length achieved (cm), external fixator index (month/cm) and bone healing index (month/cm). Problems, obstacles, and sequelae were compared using random effects meta-analyses of all available cases. Kaplan-Meier curves were generated to compare the time spent in frame. Results: Integrated limb lengthening demonstrated a superior external fixator index ( Conclusions: Integrated methods of limb lengthening are superior to classic methods. We suggest the integration of plates and nails with circular frames to improve outcomes in patients undergoing limb lengthening procedures.
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