title: Distraction arthroplasty. Clinical applications.
abstract: The concept of a hinged-joint distraction device appears to have broad clinical application in those circumstances in which both joint motion and joint stability are simultaneous treatment goals. Under these circumstances, difficult clinical conditions can be effectively treated with the judicious application of this device.
authors.affiliation: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905.
authors.forename: B F
authors.initials: BF
authors.lastname: Morrey
mesh_terms: D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods*; D001858:Bone Nails; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D004867:Equipment Design; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D000092464:Elbow Injuries