title: [Biomechanical studies of forces occurring in the Ilizarov and Orthofix apparatuses during limb lengthening by distractive osteogenesis].
abstract: The magnitude of the distractive forces occurring in the Ilizarov and Orthofix apparatuses during limb lengthening by distractive osteogenesis has been investigated. Eighteen patients treated between 1995 and 1998 were included in the study. The data obtained were computerized and related to clinical, radiographic and sonographic findings. Typical and repeatable graphs of forces were found during the process of lengthening as well as typical relationships between the callus and the values of distractive forces.
authors.affiliation: Katedra i Klinika Ortopedii Dzieciecej, Akademia Medyczna w Lublinie.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Snela
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kisiel
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gregosiewicz
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Dziubiński
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005121:Extremities / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D018889:Ilizarov Technique / Q000295:instrumentation*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction / Q000295:instrumentation*