Osteogenesis, Distraction

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Bone lengthening by gradual mechanical distraction. An external fixation device produces the distraction across the bone plate. The technique was originally applied to long bones but in recent years the method has been adapted for use with mandibular implants in maxillofacial surgery.

Descriptor ID	D019857
MeSH Number(s)	E04.555.120.690
Concept/Terms	Osteogenesis, Distraction Osteogenesis, Distraction Distraction Osteogenesis Distraction Osteogeneses Osteogeneses, Distraction Callotasis Callotasis Callotases

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04]
Orthopedic Procedures [E04.555]
Bone Lengthening [E04.555.120]
Osteogenesis, Distraction [E04.555.120.690]

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