OverviewTibial bone transport using external fixation is a complex surgical procedure that involves the use of an external fixator to stabilize and le...
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188 articlesPrimary fibular tumors are rare, yet they can be either benign (non‑cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). A recent 10‑year review from the National Can...
Limb lengthening, also known as distraction osteogenesis, is a complex surgical procedure that aims to correct limb length discrepancies. This procedu...
Children and adolescents who have a significant LLD often undergo limb lengthening using circular EF devices. A recent cohort study evaluated how thes...
Limb lengthening with telescopic nails is a surgical procedure that aims to improve the quality of life for individuals with conditions such as achond...
Craniofacial distraction osteogenesis (DO) is a surgical technique used to treat complex craniosynostosis, a condition where the bones of the skull fu...
Limb lengthening, also known as distraction osteogenesis, is a surgical procedure used to treat various conditions, including achondroplasia. This con...
Heart failure (HF) affects millions worldwide, leading to reduced quality of life and high mortality. A recent review by Ye and Liu highlights a cutti...
The recent Kenyan study examined how well common lateral facial landmarks predict the safe posterior boundary for an IVRO—a surgery that re‑positions...
Bone reconstruction is a complex process that involves the use of osteogenesis and angiogenesis to repair damaged or defective bones. A recent study p...
Ankle fracture fixation is a common procedure for treating unstable ankle fractures, particularly those classified as Weber B or C. The study examined...
Laser tattoo removal is a popular procedure for removing unwanted tattoos, and QS 1064-nm ns laser has been the traditional standard. However, the PS...
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