Publications by authors named "Faisal Al-Saati"
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether the use of a longitudinal corticotomy (S-Z osteotomy) results in more rapid consolidation following distraction osteogenesis of short tibiae.
Methods: Sixty-seven lengthening procedures were performed in 51 patients ranging in age from nine to 38 (mean 25) years. Diagnoses included short stature (32 tibiae), postpolio limb deformity (22 tibiae), osteomyelitis (three tibiae), trauma (two tibiae) and other diagnoses (eight tibiae).