Distraction osteogenesis

Distraction osteogenesis
The periosteum appears just below the skin.
bone marrow
Identifiers
MeSHD019857
Anatomical terminology

Distraction osteogenesis (DO), also called callus distraction, callotasis and osteodistraction, is a process used in orthopedic surgery, podiatric surgery, and oral and maxillofacial surgery to repair skeletal deformities and in reconstructive surgery.[1][2] The procedure involves cutting and slowly separating bone, allowing the bone healing process to fill in the gap.[3]

  1. ^ Seaward J, Kane A (2013). "Distraction Osteogenesis". In Kountakis SE (ed.). Encyclopedia of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. Springer. pp. 700–710. ISBN 978-3-642-23499-6.
  2. ^ Baur DA, Helman J, Rodriguez JC, Altay MA (March 8, 2016). Meyers AD (ed.). "Distraction Osteogenesis of the Mandible". Medscape Emedicine Drugs and Diseases. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
  3. ^ Patel PK, Zhao L, Ellis MF (January 6, 2015). de la Torre JI (ed.). "Distraction Osteogenesis: Background, History of the Procedure, Pathophysiology". Medscape Emedicine: Drugs and Diseases.