DISTRACTION OSTEOGENESES
\dɪstɹˈakʃən ˈɒstɪˌə͡ʊd͡ʒnɪsˌiːz], \dɪstɹˈakʃən ˈɒstɪˌəʊdʒnɪsˌiːz], \d_ɪ_s_t_ɹ_ˈa_k_ʃ_ə_n ˈɒ_s_t_ɪ__ˌəʊ_dʒ_n_ɪ_s_ˌiː_z]\
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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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