Continuous transphyseal traction: experimental observations.
Observations of canine tibias lengthened by continuous transphyseal distraction (without osteotomy) reveals an acute fracture through the metaphyseal zone of primary trabeculae and rapid osseous healing. Long-term follow-up demonstrates normal subsequent growth.
D000818:Animals; D001852:Bone Lengthening; D004285:Dogs; D013977:Tibia / Q000601:surgery; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D014143:Traction