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  • Title: [Bone lengthening. History of the development and field of applications].
    Author: Rasmussen S, Sonne-Holm S.
    Journal: Ugeskr Laeger; 1999 Aug 30; 161(35):4863-7. PubMed ID: 10778313.
    Abstract:
    Leg lengthening has been performed since early in this century. The first successful lengthening was reported in 1905. Leg lengthening evolved from forced lengthening of the bone during anaesthesia, through use of cortical bone grafts, plate and screws to callus distraction (callotasis). Development of external fixators and evolution of biological concepts of bone regeneration has been important. In 1951 Ilizarov developed his apparatus. Ilizarov pioneered the biology of bone and soft-tissue regeneration. He performs a percutaneous subperiosteal corticotomy and waits five to seven days prior to distraction with a rate of 0.25 mm of length four times each day. The method has increased the opportunities in reconstructive bone surgery. The technique is difficult with many problems and obstacles which can be overcome.
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