Fig. 3A-G.

These postoperative radiographs show a tibia that underwent tibial cortex transverse distraction. (A-B) The corticotomy and external fixator sites were confirmed on AP and lateral radiographs 2 days postoperatively. (C-D) After 2 weeks of medial distraction, the cortex fragment transported medially, splitting at the tibia shaft. (E-F) This was followed by 2 weeks of lateral distraction, after which the external fixator was removed. (G) The cortex fragment was completely united 8 weeks after distraction (4 weeks after removal of the external fixator).