title: Distraction osteogenesis of a congenital amputation at the elbow.
abstract: A case is described demonstrating the effectiveness of distraction osteogenesis for the lengthening of a short below elbow congenital amputation. To our knowledge this technique has not been previously used in a patient with a congenital amputation. The surgical technique of corticotomy and postoperative lengthening is detailed. The result converted the level of patient performance from elbow disarticulation to functional below elbow status.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio 44106-4198.
authors.forename: W H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Seitz
mesh_terms: D001852:Bone Lengthening / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D001858:Bone Nails; D004550:Elbow / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D010012:Osteogenesis; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011859:Radiography