title: A new technique to facilitate optimal directions for cranial distractor implantation.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  We describe a new technique in distraction cranioplasty procedure to facilitate the placement of cranial distractors in a correct position.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Avoiding conflict of the vectors when placing several distractors allows later attainment of the planned amount of distraction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, PO Box 21, 90029, Finland. niina@salokorpi.org
authors.forename: Niina
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Salokorpi
authors.forename: George K
authors.initials: GK
authors.lastname: Sándor
authors.forename: Juha-Jaakko
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Sinikumpu
authors.forename: Leena
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ylikontiola
authors.forename: Willy
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Serlo
mesh_terms: D003398:Craniosynostoses / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012886:Skull / Q000601:surgery*