Results of distraction callus osteogenesis in hand and foot in Iran: A 15-year experience.

Background: Distraction osteogenesis (DS) is currently an important technique for lengthening shortened bones of the hand and foot. Authors report their experience in applying DS for various conditions of the hand and foot using a distractor that the senior author has designed.

Materials And Methods: Records of patients who underwent DS for hand and foot conditions in a private clinic were retrieved between January 2001 and January 2015.