title: Leg lengthening and bone transport in children.
abstract: It is now possible to reliably lengthen limbs for inequality or short stature by distraction osteogenesis using external fixators. Similar techniques offer new methods of treating infected fractures and non-unions and correcting soft tissue contractures and bony deformities. This article outlines the techniques and indications for leg lengthening and bone transport.
authors.affiliation: Hospital for Sick Children, London.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Hill
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Tucker
mesh_terms: D001852:Bone Lengthening / Q000379:methods*; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D016267:External Fixators; D006801:Humans; D018889:Ilizarov Technique; D007870:Leg Length Inequality / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D010027:Osteotomy; D011182:Postoperative Care