Distraction osteogenesis for reconstruction after mandibular segmental resection

2002 ◽  
Vol 93 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tetsu Takahashi ◽  
Masayuki Fukuda ◽  
Takahiro Aiba ◽  
Katsuyuki Funaki ◽  
Takayoshi Ohnuki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distraction Osteogenesis ◽  
Segmental Resection

Clinical course, complication rate and outcome of segmental resection and distraction osteogenesis after chronic tibial osteitis

Injury ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 44 (8) ◽  
pp. 1049-1056 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulrich Spiegl ◽  
Robert Pätzold ◽  
Jan Friederichs ◽  
Sven Hungerer ◽  
Matthias Militz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distraction Osteogenesis ◽  
Complication Rate ◽  
Clinical Course ◽  
Segmental Resection

Distraction Osteogenesis in the Treatment of Craniofacial Anomalies: Applications and Outcomes

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 1469-1481 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph A. Napoli ◽  
Carrie E. Zimmerman ◽  
Linda D. Vallino
Keyword(s):  
Distraction Osteogenesis ◽  
Bone Growth ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Craniofacial Anomalies ◽  
Craniofacial Skeleton ◽  
Facial Skeleton ◽  
Psychosocial Impairment ◽  
And Function ◽  
Correct Structure

Purpose Craniofacial anomalies (CFA) often result in growth abnormalities of the facial skeleton adversely affecting function and appearance. The functional problems caused by the structural anomalies include upper airway obstruction, speech abnormalities, feeding difficulty, hearing deficits, dental/occlusal defects, and cognitive and psychosocial impairment. Managing disorders of the craniofacial skeleton has been improved by the technique known as distraction osteogenesis (DO). In DO, new bone growth is stimulated allowing bones to be lengthened without need for bone graft. The purpose of this clinical focus article is to describe the technique and clinical applications and outcomes of DO in CFA. Conclusion Distraction can be applied to various regions of the craniofacial skeleton to correct structure and function. The benefits of this procedure include improved airway, feeding, occlusion, speech, and appearance, resulting in a better quality of life for patients with CFA.

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