Bilateral humeral lengthening and deformity correction with hexapod external fixator in an achondroplastic patient: A case report
This case highlights the efficacy and safety of hexapod fixators in achieving multiplanar correction and functional improvement in upper limb lengthening. Further investigation should be carried out to study broader application in similar cases.
Authors
- José María García López
- R. Martí Ciruelos
- Juan Carlos García de la Blanca
- Guillermo Núñez Ligero
Institutions
- Hospital Universitario 12 De Octubre (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-09-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.110285
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Bone fractures and treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.39
Funders
- Universidad de Oviedo