Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 2007; 74(4):287-291 | DOI: 10.55095/achot2007/045
Callus Distraction Lengthening of the Tibia with the Intramedullary Kinetic Nail (Case Report)Case report
- Traumatologické oddělení Chirurgické kliniky 2. LF UK a FN Motol, Praha
In this report the first experience with callus distraction lengthening using the intramedullary kinetic nail is described. This was performed on a left tibia with a total shortening of 34 mm. The distraction phase lasted 36 days and the rate of distraction was 0.95 mm per day. The full weight-bearing of the treated lower extremity was allowed at 12 weeks after surgery. Complete consolidation of the callus was achieved at 112 days and the consolidation index was 3.21 days/mm.
No serious complications were recorded during the post-operative period. At 12 months after surgery, the patient showed a full range of motion in the knee, his ankle range of motion was S 15-0-35, and he achieved an excellent functional outcome on evaluation by Paley's classification.
Keywords: lengthening of the tibia, intramedullary kinetic nail, callus distraction
Accepted: January 15, 2007; Published: August 1, 2007 Show citation
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