Distraction by a monotube fixator to achieve limb lengthening: predictive factors for tibia trauma.
Olayinka O AdegbehingbeOwolabi D OjoPaul O AbiolaAbimbola L AriyibiLawrence M OginniJohn A Obateru
Published in: Journal of trauma management & outcomes (2013)
Distraction by a monotube fixator appears effective in achieving correction >38.0% original tibia lengthening following traumatic bone gap. Predictive factors for poor outcome were useful for prognostication.