Table 3.

Parameters of surgery and distraction osteogenesis

Parameter	Findings (n = 28)
Patients who achieved the planned lengthening	89% (25)
Initial humeral length in cm	12 (11-13)
Humeral lengthening in cm	9 (9-10)
Humeral elongation	73% (67-78)
Time with external fixator in days	185 (170-201)
Distraction index in mm/day	1 (0.9-1.1)
Consolidation index in days/cm	20 (18-24)
Segments that received a Redon drain	75 (42 of 56)
Segments that received intramedullary rods	13 (7 of 56)

Data presented as % (n) or median (IQR).