title: [Limb lengthening with epiphyseal and callus distraction using the Wiesbaden ring fixator].
abstract: Treatment of unequal leg-length can either be operative or conservative. The historical development and devices for ring fixation are discussed. The surgical technique is described in detail along with the post-operative care in cases of epiphyseal distraction and callus distraction with a ring fixator. The article closes with the advantages of the method and its possible complications.
authors.affiliation: Orthopädische Klinik, Wiesbaden.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fischer
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Dufek
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Stachel
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001852:Bone Lengthening / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002146:Bony Callus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004838:Epiphyses / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D004867:Equipment Design; D016267:External Fixators; D005121:Extremities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007870:Leg Length Inequality / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography
vernacular_title: Gliedmassenverlängerung durch Epiphysen- und Kallusdistraktion mit dem Wiesbadener Ringfixateur.