Distraction Osteogenesis

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464 relevant articles (19 outcomes, 50 trials/studies) found for this Therapy

Description: 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.

Also Known As:

Osteogenesis, Distraction; Callotases; Distraction Osteogeneses; Osteogeneses, Distraction; Callotasis

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Therapy Context: Research Results

Operative Surgical Procedures: 4

Orthopedic Procedures: 181

Bone Lengthening: 43

Distraction Osteogenesis: 464

Experts

1.	Yi, Biao: 8 articles (01/2008 - 05/2002)
2.	Wang, Xing: 8 articles (01/2008 - 05/2002)
3.	Liang, Cheng: 6 articles (01/2008 - 06/2002)
4.	Satoh, Kaneshige: 6 articles (05/2006 - 03/2002)
5.	Hosaka, Yoshiaki: 5 articles (05/2006 - 03/2002)
6.	Mitsukawa, Nobuyuki: 4 articles (05/2006 - 01/2003)
7.	Ohyama, K: 3 articles (05/2008 - 12/2001)
8.	Wang, Xiao-Xia: 3 articles (01/2008 - 11/2003)
9.	Li, Zi-Li: 3 articles (01/2008 - 11/2003)
10.	Takada, Kenji: 3 articles (08/2007 - 07/2003)

Related Diseases

1.	Congenital Abnormalities (Deformity) 11/01/2003 - "Distraction osteogenesis was successfully performed on developmental deformities of the mandible, the maxilla, and the midface, while technical devices are being improved continuously" 01/01/2002 - "Distraction osteogenesis represents an exciting new development in craniofacial surgery with several potential benefits, including less invasive surgery, the ability for earlier intervention, and the potential for correction of more severe deformities with improved posttreatment stability" 03/01/2008 - "BACKGROUND: Mandibular distraction osteogenesis has been used effectively to treat syndromic craniofacial deformities" 12/01/2007 - "Several treatments for the correction of the dento-facial deformity have been described, among them distraction osteogenesis is one that shows promising results" 01/01/2006 - "This study concluded that distraction osteogenesis tends to be preferred to conventional osteotomy for younger CLP patients with more severe deformities" Order ALL the reference details at left...
2.	Facial Asymmetry (Hemifacial Microsomia) 03/01/2007 - "CONCLUSION: The sequential planning procedure presented in this paper is considered to be helpful in performing effective preoperative simulation of distraction osteogenesis for hemifacial microsomia." 12/01/2008 - "CONCLUSION:: The free flap is safe and effective, and should be considered as a first choice in mandibular reconstruction in severe cases of hemifacial microsomia where distraction osteogenesis is not possible." 03/01/2007 - "AIM: The purpose of this study is to present an exact simulation method for mandibular rotational movement in distraction osteogenesis for hemifacial microsomia" 04/15/2006 - "BACKGROUND: The goal of this study was to prospectively evaluate the use of two distractors for a simultaneous maxillo-mandibular distraction osteogenesis without the use of intermaxillary fixation in the restorative treatment of hemifacial microsomia" 07/01/2005 - "The purpose of this study was to investigate sagittal, vertical, asymmetric skeletal characteristics that could determine successful distraction osteogenesis (DO) of the mandible in patients with hemifacial microsomia using longitudinal follow-up data" Order ALL the reference details at left...
3.	Syndrome 07/01/2008 - "CONCLUSIONS: Monbloc distraction osteogenesis and cranial vault remodeling are effective and safe procedure for Crouzon's syndrome." 04/01/2004 - "Mandibular distraction osteogenesis can be a safe and effective way to avoid tracheostomy placement in selected neonates with Pierre Robin sequence,with or without other associated syndromes" 04/01/2003 - "Vascular leak syndrome of Sprague-Dawley rats in a mandibular distraction osteogenesis study." 07/01/2008 - "OBJECTIVE: To report the treatment of a case of severe Crouzon's syndrome using monobloc distraction osteogenesis and cranial vault remodeling" 07/01/2008 - "Monobloc distraction osteogenesis and cranial vault remodeling in a pediatric patient with severe Crouzon's syndrome]" Order ALL the reference details at left...
4.	Obstructive Sleep Apnea 07/01/2007 - "In this study, we performed mandibular distraction osteogenesis using internal devices in 10 young children with obstructive sleep apnea" 01/01/2002 - "PURPOSE: This study evaluated the potential application of distraction osteogenesis (DO) for skeletal expansion in the management of adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)" 07/01/2007 - "There have been some reports, mainly from the United States and Europe, that mandibular distraction osteogenesis is effective as a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome caused by micrognathia in young children" 07/01/2007 - "Maxillomandibular distraction osteogenesis advancement for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea." 03/01/2007 - "Mandibular distraction osteogenesis in a skeletal Class II patient with obstructive sleep apnea." Order ALL the reference details at left...
5.	Airway Obstruction (Choking) 08/01/2006 - "BACKGROUND: Mandibular distraction osteogenesis has proven to be an effective treatment for upper airway obstruction related to micrognathia" 11/01/2008 - "Distraction osteogenesis allows greater midfacial advancement, and may offer more improvement in airway obstruction, compared with the conventional 1-stage procedure" 07/01/2001 - "OBJECTIVES: Objectives of the study were to determine the effectiveness of distraction osteogenesis of the mandible to relieve airway obstruction in children with tongue-base airway obstruction and to describe the new surgical techniques developed for use in infants and young children" 05/01/2007 - "Mandibular distraction osteogenesis has become an accepted alternative treatment for infants and children with upper airway obstruction associated with micrognathia" 05/01/2007 - "Treatment of upper airway obstruction in infants with micrognathia using mandibular distraction osteogenesis." Order ALL the reference details at left...

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	zoledronic acid (zoledronate)
2.	Botulinum Toxins (Botulinum Toxin)
3.	beta-apocarotenoid-14',13'-dioxygenase (ADO)
4.	Angiopoietin-1
5.	Carbon Monoxide
6.	Dental Implants (Dental Implant)
7.	Plastics
8.	pamidronate (APD)
9.	Transforming Growth Factor beta1 (TGF beta 1)
10.	Osteopontin

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Tracheostomy
2.	Orthodontics
3.	Ilizarov Technique
4.	Dental Occlusion
5.	Osteotomy

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