Methods to Enhance Bone Formation in Distraction Osteogenesis

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Fig. 28.1 Callus patterns Physical Stimulation Mechanical Stimulation Controlled mechanical stimulation is considered to be an important stimulus for the regenerate in distraction osteogenesis. There are preclinical and clinical evidences…

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Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia

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Fig. 25.1 Photograph of tibia with anterolateral bow The pathology of CPT involves fibrous hamartoma and pathological periosteum [1]. Pathologic examination of CPT lesions has revealed highly cellular tissue similar…

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Decision Making in Lower Extremity Deformity Correction

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Uniapical deformity versus multiapical deformity Coronal, sagittal, and rotational parameters of each deformity Soft-tissue envelope/vascularity of bone Patient/caretaker perception of problem Patient comorbidities Prior treatment successes and challenges After a…

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Etiology of Lower Limb Deformity

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Underlying conditions Metabolic: rickets, renal osteodystrophy Genetic disorders: osteogenesis imperfecta, neurofibromatosis Neuromuscular: cerebral palsy, Charcot-Marie-Tooth arthrogryposis Skeletal dysplasias Benign tumors: fibrous dysplasia, Ollier’s, multiple hereditary exostoses Malignant tumors Inflammation: rheumatoid…

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Biomechanically Based Clinical Decision Making in Pediatric Foot and Ankle Surgery

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Source Information Clinical history Pain Tripping In-/Out-toeing Physical examination Gross foot shape weight-bearing/non weight-bearing Flexible/rigid Plantar callous pattern Radiographic examination Segmental alignment weight-bearing, AP and LAT views Observational gait analysis…

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The Pathology of Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Allergic Eosinophilic colitis Vascular Necrotizing enterocolitis  Henoch-Schönlein purpura  Hemolytic uremic syndrome Neuromuscular Hirschsprung’s disease  Chronic pseudo-obstruction Immunodeficiencies (congenital and acquired)  Infectious Bacterial, parasitic, viral Chronic idiopathic Ulcerative colitis  Crohn’s disease …

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