Hemendra Kumar Agrawal,Balvinder Singh,Mohit Garg,Vipin Khatkar,Sumit Batra,Vinod Kumar Sharma.[J].Chin J Traumatol,2015,18(3):170-174. [doi]
Cosmetic arm lengthening with monorail fixator
  
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KeyWord: HumerusExternal fixatorsIlizarov techniqueOsteogenesisDistraction
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Hemendra Kumar Agrawal Central Institute of Orthopaedics, Safdarjung Hospital 
Balvinder Singh Central Institute of Orthopaedics, Safdarjung Hospital 
Mohit Garg Central Institute of Orthopaedics, Safdarjung Hospital 
Vipin Khatkar Central Institute of Orthopaedics, Safdarjung Hospital 
Sumit Batra Central Institute of Orthopaedics, Safdarjung Hospital 
Vinod Kumar Sharma Central Institute of Orthopaedics, Safdarjung Hospital 
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      Upper limb length discrepancy is a rare occurrence. Humerus shortening may need specialized treatment to restore the functional and cosmetic status of upper limb. We report a case of humerus lengthening of 9 cm with a monorail external fixator and the result was observed during a 2-year follow-up. Humerus lengthening needs specialized focus as it is not only a cosmetic issue but also a functional demand. The monorail unilateral fixator is more functional and cosmetically acceptable, and thus becomes an effective treatment option.
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