Yusufu Aihemaitijiang
Department of Microsurgical and Reconstruction, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumchi Xinjiang, 830054,
Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2018 Jul 15;32(7):849-853. doi: 10.7507/1002-1892.201806064.
Bone lengthening technique is one of the core surgical technique for skeletal lengthening and reconstruction. It is widely used in the treatment of nonunion, segmental bone defect, bone infection, congenital or post-traumatic limb length differences, and hand-foot deformity correction. Until today, the surgical techniques and devices of bone lengthening are improving over time, and it is to improve the quality of treatment and reduce complications. However, the bone lengthening technique is different from the treatment for other orthopedic diseases, and it has the following feature, including requiring multiple steps, longer treatment course, and application of external fixator. This article will summarize the hot research in the field of bone lengthening treatment in recent years and provide reference for future clinical treatment.
骨延长技术是骨骼延长与重建的核心外科技术之一。它广泛应用于治疗骨不连、节段性骨缺损、骨感染、先天性或创伤后肢体长度差异以及手足畸形矫正。直至今日，骨延长的外科技术和器械随着时间不断改进，目的是提高治疗质量并减少并发症。然而，骨延长技术不同于其他骨科疾病的治疗，它具有以下特点，包括需要多个步骤、治疗疗程较长以及应用外固定器。本文将总结近年来骨延长治疗领域的热点研究内容，为未来的临床治疗提供参考。
