title: Limb salvage using distraction osteogenesis.
abstract: Distraction osteogenesis is a novel technique for the biological restoration of segmental bone defects. Definitive treatment of musculoskeletal tumors often requires large bony resections that can leave patients with significant osseous defects. Limb salvage using distraction osteogenesis is an attractive reconstructive alternative that may, in fact, offer advantages over other conventional techniques. We present our initial experience with the use of distraction osteogenesis in limb salvage.
authors.affiliation: Steadman-Hawkins Clinic, Vail, Colorado, USA.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Millett
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Lane
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Paletta
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005350:Fibroma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D018212:Giant Cell Tumor of Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography; D013977:Tibia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*