Modern reconstruction systems, including magnetically controlled intramedullary nails, allow lengthening and correction without external fixators. The technology extends the surgeon's capabilities while the clinical decision remains with the doctor.
Indications
- Limb lengthening without an external fixation frame
- Cases where minimising external interference with daily life matters
- Combined length and axis correction within a single system
Treatment stages
- Assessing case compatibility with an intramedullary system
- Implanting the system through minimal access
- Controlling distraction with an external remote
- Remote X-ray monitoring of lengthening progress