To assess safety, lengths gained, frame time and perform cost analysis of the technique of submuscular plating to the femur and tibia following distraction osteogenesis. Since 2005 we have performed submuscular plating to the femur and tibia after distraction osteogenesis in order to shorten time in external fixator.Purposes of the study
Introduction
Since 2005 we have performed submuscular plating to the femur and tibia after distraction osteogenesis in selected cases in order to shorten the time in external fixator. The aim was to assess safety, lengths gained, frame time and perform cost analysis Retrospective analysis using notes and digital radiographs, with cost codes for 2011 prices. 23 patients (14 male), mean age 11 (range 4 to 17) were analysed. 14 were diagnosed as congenital longitudinal deficiency. Total 37 bones lengthened (14 femur and tibia, 7 tibia only, 2 femur only). Ilizarov fixator most commonly used for tibia, LRS fixator for femur.Aims
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