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  • Title: Chondrodiatasis-controlled symmetrical distraction of the epiphyseal plate. Limb lengthening in children.
    Author: De Bastiani G, Aldegheri R, Renzi Brivio L, Trivella G.
    Journal: J Bone Joint Surg Br; 1986 Aug; 68(4):550-6. PubMed ID: 3733829.
    Abstract:
    We describe a technique for slow, progressive, symmetrical distraction of the growth plate using a lightweight dynamic axial fixation system. Results are given for the elongation of 40 bony segments in children with limb-length discrepancies and 60 segments in children with achondroplasia or hypochondroplasia. Increases in limb length of up to 36% were obtained in non-achondroplastic and up to 64.5% in achondroplastic patients. There were no nerve or vascular lesions or bony infections and no case required a bone graft. Pin-track complications occurred in only 1.5%.
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