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Adult Posttraumatic Reconstruction Using a Magnetic Internal Lengthening Nail
1Limb Lengthening and Complex Reconstruction Service, Hospital for Special Surgery; Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell University, New York, NY.
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
|May 10, 2017
Summary
A novel internal lengthening nail with remote control offers precise bone lengthening and deformity correction. Early clinical results show positive outcomes in post-traumatic cases, highlighting its potential in orthopedic surgery.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Biomedical Engineering
- Traumatology
Background:
- Limb lengthening and deformity correction are complex orthopedic procedures.
- Traditional methods can involve external fixation devices with associated complications.
- Advancements in internal fixation devices aim to improve accuracy and patient outcomes.
