This article states that callotasis is one of the methods most commonly used worldwide for limb lengthening. The procedure was devised and developed between 1975 and 1985 by Aldegheri, De Bastiani, and Renzi Brivio at Verona University, and consists of subperiosteal osteotomy in the proximal part of the diaphysis after application of an Orthofix unilateral fixator. After a 10-day period of neutral stabilization of the fragments, termed the waiting period, distraction is initiated, the rate and pace of which are adjusted in relation to the ossification capacity of the bone callus undergoing distraction. Biologic principles and surgical technique are discussed.
CALLOTASIS
ALDEGHERI, ROBERTO
1993
Abstract
This article states that callotasis is one of the methods most commonly used worldwide for limb lengthening. The procedure was devised and developed between 1975 and 1985 by Aldegheri, De Bastiani, and Renzi Brivio at Verona University, and consists of subperiosteal osteotomy in the proximal part of the diaphysis after application of an Orthofix unilateral fixator. After a 10-day period of neutral stabilization of the fragments, termed the waiting period, distraction is initiated, the rate and pace of which are adjusted in relation to the ossification capacity of the bone callus undergoing distraction. Biologic principles and surgical technique are discussed.Pubblicazioni consigliate
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