Treatment of Post-Replantation Retardation of Bone Growth by Callus Distraction

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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.

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