Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Epiphyseal lengthening operation--an improved technique

S Yang1, J Du, T Zhu

  • 1Orthopedic Department, Xiehe Hospital of Tongji Medical University, Wuhan.

Journal of Tongji Medical University = Tong Ji Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

This study presents an improved epiphyseal lengthening operation with outer fixation, detailing surgical techniques and physiological research. The method offers advantages over existing procedures for limb lengthening.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

[Differences of brain functional alterations between subtypes of Cushing's syndrome patients].

Zhonghua yi xue za zhi·2019
Same author

[BRAF gene mutations in ameloblastic fibromas].

Beijing da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Peking University. Health sciences·2019
Same author

The joint impact of smoking plus alcohol drinking on treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis.

European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology·2019
Same author

First Report of Bacterial Leaf Spot on Snow Lotus Caused by Pseudomonas syringae in China.

Plant disease·2019
Same author

First Report of Cucumber mosaic virus in Agastache rugosa in China.

Plant disease·2019
Same author

Ovarian tissue cryopreservation for patients with premature ovary insufficiency caused by cancer treatment: optimal protocol.

Climacteric : the journal of the International Menopause Society·2019

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Biomechanical Engineering

Background:

  • Limb length discrepancies require effective surgical correction.
  • Epiphyseal lengthening offers a method to address bone length deficits.
  • Current techniques have limitations in efficacy and patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an improved method for epiphyseal lengthening.
  • To detail the operative techniques, including traction and osteotomy.
  • To discuss the physiological and histological basis of the procedure.

Main Methods:

  • Experience from 30 cases of epiphyseal lengthening.
  • Detailed description of surgical technique with separative traction and osteotomy.
  • Application of subsequent external fixation.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • The study details operative options at subtrochanteric, distal femur, and lower tibia.
  • Physiological and histological research supports the method's efficacy.
  • Successful application in 30 clinical cases.

Conclusions:

  • The presented epiphyseal lengthening method is an improvement over existing techniques.
  • The detailed operative approach and supporting research offer a viable solution for limb lengthening.
  • This procedure demonstrates superior outcomes compared to alternative methods.