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Internal bone lengthener device and method of use thereof [article]

Amr Abdelgawad, Noe Vargas-Hernandez, Khaled Emara, Mario E. Rodriguez, Austin, The University Of Texas At, Austin, The University Of Texas At
2019

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An extramedullary bone lengthener and use thereof that is an internal device that does not require nailing. The invention includes a telescoping plate that attaches to the upper and lower portions of the bone via screws; a small motor affixed on or within the plate. This motor, controlled remotely, will controllably lengthen the plate, thus lengthening the bone. The bone will be cut (osteotomy) then the plate will be applied to both ends and fixed to each end with screws. The motor will be
more » ... olled from outside by a remote control which will allow the plate to expand causing lengthening of the attached bone.
doi:10.26153/tsw/1760 fatcat:zwokuf6czbc53moksemg262i5e
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Amr Abdelgawad, Noe Vargas-Hernandez, Khaled Emara, Mario E. Rodriguez, Austin, The University Of Texas At, Austin, The University Of Texas At. "Internal bone lengthener device and method of use thereof." (2019)