| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10176209 | Journal of Orthopaedic Science | 2006 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
These data suggest that soft tissue extension precedes soft tissue neogenesis at least during the initial period of leg lengthening, possibly based on its viscoelastic properties. After a 30% increase in leg length is obtained, soft tissue neogenesis takes place in the central region of the leg.
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Authors
Sei-ichiro Hiraki, Ichiro Nakamura, Hiroshi Okazaki, Kozo Nakamura, Takahide Kurokawa,