Abstract
Hand and forearm replantation in children may lead to premature closure of the distal radial or ulnar growth-plates. Following successful replantation, bone growth may be retarded, resulting in a length discrepancy between the radius and ulna with secondary deviation of the replanted hand. We present two cases in which callus distraction was employed to correct a length discrepancy. The relative merits of the various treatment options are discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 147-151 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Journal of Hand Surgery |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 2 |
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| State | Published - Apr 1993 |