Cosmetic arm lengthening with monorail fixator.
- Author:
Hemendra Kumar AGRAWAL
1
;
Balvinder SINGH
;
Mohit GARG
;
Vipin KHATKAR
;
Sumit BATRA
;
Vinod Kumar SHARMA
Author Information
1. Central Institute of Orthopaedics, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi 110029, India.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Adult;
Bone Lengthening;
instrumentation;
External Fixators;
Female;
Humans;
Humerus;
physiology;
surgery;
Range of Motion, Articular;
Surgery, Plastic;
instrumentation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
2015;18(3):170-174
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Upper limb length discrepancy is a rare occurrence. Humerus shortening may need specialized treatment to restore the functional and cosmetic status of upper limb. We report a case of humerus lengthening of 9 cm with a monorail external fixator and the result was observed during a 2-year follow-up. Humerus lengthening needs specialized focus as it is not only a cosmetic issue but also a functional demand. The monorail unilateral fixator is more functional and cosmetically acceptable, and thus becomes an effective treatment option.
