Introduction: Limb salvage and reconstruction are often challenging and even more so in the
limited resource setting. The purpose of this narrative review is to explore the strategies for …

The use of the intramedullary lengthening nail has gained in popularity over the last decade.
The reduction in complications associated with the use of external fixators and excellent …

Background Motorized lengthening nails are the treatment standard for bone lengthening of
the lower limbs. However, bony changes namely osteolysis and periosteal hypertrophy have …

Leg length discrepancies (LLD) are frequently associated with coronal malalignment.
Temporary hemiepiphysiodesis (HED) is a well-established procedure for the correction of …

Aims Distraction osteogenesis with intramedullary lengthening devices has undergone rapid
development in the past decade with implant enhancement. In this first single-centre …

Aims The Precice Stryde® internal magnetic lengthening nail allowed many patients a full
weight-bearing experience during femur and tibia lengthening, but concerns over corrosion …

Concerns surrounding osteolysis near and around the modular junction of a stainless-steel
intramedullary lengthening rod prompted a manufacturer recall from the United States …

Introduction The use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with a magnetic intramedullary
lengthening nail in place is contraindicated per the manufacturer due to the concern of …

Objectives: To evaluate 1 manufacturer's titanium intramedullary lengthening nail (ILN) for
radiographic evidence of adverse tissue reactions similar to those in their stainless-steel ILN …

An arthroplasty is a cost-effective, life-changing intervention for most of our patients. While
we focus on minor improvements in the pathways and procedures, and constantly seek …