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Distraction Osteogenesis

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
Networked: 1573 relevant articles (106 outcomes, 202 trials/studies)

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Therapy Context: Research Results

Experts

1. Taylor, Jesse A: 37 articles (03/2022 - 01/2008)
2. Bartlett, Scott P: 33 articles (03/2022 - 04/2002)
3. Swanson, Jordan W: 18 articles (03/2022 - 09/2015)
4. Flores, Roberto L: 18 articles (01/2022 - 08/2009)
5. Tsuchiya, Hiroyuki: 16 articles (03/2022 - 07/2002)
6. Wang, Xing: 15 articles (03/2013 - 03/2002)
7. Satoh, Kaneshige: 14 articles (12/2015 - 03/2002)
8. Yi, Biao: 14 articles (03/2013 - 03/2002)
9. McCarthy, Joseph G: 12 articles (12/2019 - 03/2002)
10. Rachmiel, Adi: 12 articles (12/2018 - 05/2003)

Related Diseases

1. Craniosynostoses (Craniosynostosis)
2. Airway Obstruction (Choking)
3. Congenital Abnormalities (Deformity)
4. Pierre Robin Syndrome (Syndrome, Pierre Robin)
5. Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. dimemorfan (AT 17)
2. Calcium Sulfate (Alabaster)
3. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)
4. Dental Implants (Dental Implant)
5. Diphosphonates (Bisphosphonates)
6. Bone Morphogenetic Protein 7
7. Zoledronic Acid (Zometa)
8. Catenins
9. Minerals
10. Amifostine (Ethyol)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Osteotomy
2. Tracheostomy
3. Therapeutics
4. Arthroplasty
5. Limb Salvage