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PRECICE intramedullary limb lengthening system.

¹The Paley Advanced Limb Lengthening Institute at St. Mary's Medical Center, 901 45th Street, Kimmel Building, West Palm Beach, FL 33407, USA.

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The PRECICE intramedullary limb lengthening system offers a less painful and safer alternative for treating limb length discrepancies and short stature compared to older methods. This implantable nail system has shown excellent results in numerous cases worldwide.

Keywords:

PRECICE®congenital femoral deficiency distraction osteogenesis fibular hemimelia intramedullary nails leg length discrepancy limb length discrepancy magnet noninvasive

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Area of Science:

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Background:

Limb length discrepancy and short stature require effective treatment.
External fixation and older implantable nails have limitations.
The PRECICE system represents an advancement in limb lengthening technology.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System.
To assess its safety and efficacy in treating limb length discrepancy and short stature.
To compare its outcomes with traditional methods.

Main Methods:

Utilized the PRECICE Intramedullary Limb Lengthening System.
Remotely controlled, magnetically driven, implantable intramedullary nail.
CE mark and US FDA clearance for first and second-generation implants.

Main Results:

Excellent reported and published results in over 250 cases.
Lower complication rates compared to external fixation.
Reduced pain associated with the lengthening process.

Conclusions:

The PRECICE system is a safe and effective implantable nail for limb lengthening.
It offers significant advantages over external fixation methods.
It provides a favorable option for patients with limb length discrepancy and short stature.