The value of selected imaging techniques in evaluation of bone regeneration during limb lengthening
Synder, M.; Hussein, A.A.; Niedzielski, K.; Grzegorzewski, A.
Chirurgia Narzadow Ruchu i Ortopedia Polska 65(4): 383-390
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0009-479X PMID: 11144074 Document Number: 516964
The paper presents the value of different imaging techniques, including X-rays, ultrasonography, computed tomography and densitometry in the evaluation of bone regenerates during limb lengthening. Material consisted of 60 children, age ranging from 4 to 18 years who underwent surgery using the Ilizarov technique because of limb inequality. During of limb lengthening different imaging techniques were employed for monitoring regenerate growth and remodeling. The study showed that all the employed imaging techniques play an important role in monitoring bone regenerate remodeling at different stages of limb lengthening.