First Clinical Case of Ilizarov Femur Lengthening over a Bioactive and Degradable Intramedullary Implant

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CT after frame removal: (a, b) 3D reconstruction of the bone regenerate in the distal femur upon frame removal; (c) transverse section of the distraction regenerate showing (arrow) exact position of the implant into newly formed bone at frame removal; (d) at 6-month follow-up.

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