What is Limb Lengthening

Our surgical technique

Internal Methods

Albizzia

Fitbone

ISKD

External Methods

Sheffield Ring fixator

LRS Monolateral distractor

ISKD  

ISKD (Intramedullary Skeletal Kinetic Distractor) is an internal distraction device activated by polar movements through a small rotation of the bone segment being lengthened.

The ISKD measures the rate of distraction by a hand held monitor that is placed on the distraction area to record polar movements. The rate of distraction can be difficult to control due to the small degree of rotation required for lengthening.

The ISKD does not allow full weight bearing so patients are required to use a wheelchair during the entire lengthening phase.

The ISKD is used in special medical situations at the Betz Institute and allows for 8cm. (3 inch) gain in one bone segment.

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Betz Institute

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