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An Historical Perspective Prior to Callotasis

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Indications for limb lengthening have changed considerably over time. While devices and technologies have experienced a slow progression in history, the enthusiasm to correct these deformities has remained.

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    Anthony Goldberg MBBS, MPharm, FFPM (Group Medical Director) (Group Medical Director)

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Dahl, M.T. (2000). An Historical Perspective Prior to Callotasis. In: De Bastiani, G., Apley, A.G., Goldberg, A. (eds) Orthofix External Fixation in Trauma and Orthopaedics. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-0691-3_42

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