Official websites use .gov
A
.gov website belongs to an official
government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive
information only on official, secure websites.
A: Bone lengthening after approximately one month of distraction osteogenesis; the arrow indicates new bone formation.
B: Bone lengthening after 8 months of distraction osteogenesis. Note the newly formed bone.
C: Completion of bone lengthening prior to the removal of the external fixator in the outpatient clinic.
