Comprehensive Review of Adipose Stem Cells and Their Implication in Distraction Osteogenesis and Bone Regeneration

Figure 2

Lengthening of short tibia showing various phases of the distraction process. (a) Application of the fixator and osteotomy of the tibia. (b) Start of distraction. (c) End of distraction. (d and e) Consolidation phase, without any distraction until bone in the distracted gap consolidates. (f) Removal of the fixator (bar scale = 5 cm).

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