title: Reactivation of a mandibular lengthening device for maximal distraction.
abstract: A technique for reactivating the Howmedica mini-lengthening device is presented. This procedure, performed in the clinic, allows for mandibular distraction in excess of the standard maximum of 25 mm.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago 60612-7316, USA.
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Figueroa
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Polley
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cohen
mesh_terms: D001852:Bone Lengthening / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D019186:Mandibular Advancement / Q000379:methods*; D010012:Osteogenesis; D063173:Retrognathia / Q000601:surgery*