Use of radiographic densitometry to predict the bone healing index in distraction osteogenesis

• Main Authors: Saw, A., Manimaran, S., Faizal, S., Bulgiba, A.M.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2008
• Subjects: R Medicine
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/3076/1/Use_of_radiographic_densitometry_to_predict_the_Bone_Healing_Index_in_distraction_osteogenesis.pdf; http://eprints.um.edu.my/3076/
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Bone lengthening with distraction osteogenesis involves prolonged application of an external fixator frame. Qualitative and quantitative evaluation of callus has been described using various imaging modalities but there is no simple reliable and readily available method. This study aims to investiga...