Abstract

UGALDE OVARES, Carlos Eduardo; GONZALEZ FERNANDEZ, Jessica; FALLAS GONZALEZ, Jorge  and  BARRANTES MONGE, Ricardo. Trasporte óseo. Med. leg. Costa Rica [online]. 2012, vol.29, n.1, pp.53-58. ISSN 2215-5287.

Bone transport refers to moving a free segment of bone, in longitudinal direction, through the principles of tension-stress, allowing osteogenesis. This technique is an option for the treatment of extensive loss of bone substance, usually greater than 4 cm. The optimal rate of distraction is 1 mm / day. The main complications are: delayed consolidation, refracture of new bone, premature consolidation, axial deviation, and pin track infection

Keywords : Bone transport; Distraction osteogenesis; bone defect.

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