Biopsy Proven Focal Osteolysis in a Stainless-Steel Limb-Lengthening Device: A Report of Three Cases

• Published in: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews Vol. 5; no. 10
• Main Authors: Sax, Oliver C., Molavi, Diana W., Herzenberg, John E., Standard, Shawn C., McClure, Philip K.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Philadelphia, PA Wolters Kluwer 13.10.2021
• Subjects: Case Report

Three pediatric patients presented with histologically confirmed osteolysis after limb lengthening with a magnetic, telescoping, stainless-steel device. The first patient's findings were discovered radiographically before routine removal of the device. In all cases, intraoperative histologic sp...