Testing the differences in bioelectrical potentials occurring in distractive osteogenesis: Human and animal clinical research.
Background. Metal intraosseous implants cause disturbances in tissue bioelectrity.<br /> Material and methods. Our research involved a group of 28 patients treated by distractive osteogenesis and 12 dogs treated for long bone fractures with external fixation.<br /> Results. During the process of limb lengthening excessive electrical potentials were generated, considerably exceeding the physiological level.<br /> Conclusions. The observed effect may have a negative effect on osteogenesis and remodeling of the regenerating bone. The application of an external fixator did not significantly increase electrical potentials in animals.
Raganowicz
Tomasz
T
Katedra i Klinika Ortopedii Dzieciecej i Rehabilitacji, Akademia Medyczna, Lublin.
Latalski
Michał
M
Gregosiewicz
Andrzej
A
Szponder
Tomasz
T
Silmanowicz
Piotr
P
Kisiel
Janusz
J