Table 2.
Results of distraction lengthening.
| Metacarpal | Phalange | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | 20 | 181 |
| Elongation | ||
| Average | 29.2 mm | 18.7 mm |
| Range | 25–40 mm | 12–32 mm |
| Elongation rate (%) | ||
| Average | 174.4 | 184.8 |
| Range | 145–202 | 115–283 |
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