DISTRACTION OSTEOGENESIS
\dɪstɹˈakʃən ˌɒstɪə͡ʊd͡ʒˈɛnɪsˌɪs], \dɪstɹˈakʃən ˌɒstɪəʊdʒˈɛnɪsˌɪs], \d_ɪ_s_t_ɹ_ˈa_k_ʃ_ə_n ˌɒ_s_t_ɪ__əʊ_dʒ_ˈɛ_n_ɪ_s_ˌɪ_s]\
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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.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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