Cosmetic arm lengthening with monorail fixator  

作　　者：Hemendra Kumar Agrawal Balvinder Singh Mohit Garg Vipin Khatkar Sumit Batra Vinod Kumar Sharma 

机构地区：[1]Central Institute of Orthopaedics. Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi 110029, India

出　　处：《Chinese Journal of Traumatology》2015年第3期170-174,共5页中华创伤杂志（英文版）

摘　　要：Upper limb length discrepancy is a rare occurrence. Humerus shortening may need specialized treatment to restore the functional and cosmetic status of upper limb. We report a case of humerus lengthening of 9 cm with a monorail external fixator and the result was observed during a 2-year follow-up. Humerus lengthening needs specialized focus as it is not only a cosmetic issue but also a functional demand. The monorail unilateral fixator is more functional and cosmetically acceptable, and thus becomes an effective treatment option.

关 键 词：Humerus External fixators Ilizarov technique Osteogenesis Distraction 

分 类 号：Q345.2[生物学—遗传学] U239.5[交通运输工程—道路与铁道工程]