September 18, 2026 · Journal of orthopaedic trauma · DOI: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000003251

New Technology for the Treatment of Bone Defects and Limb Length Discrepancies with a Motorized Intramedullary Bone Transport Nail

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The authors investigate a new fully implantable motorized intramedullary bone transport nail designed to treat bone defects and address limb length discrepancies. This technology aims to improve the biological reconstruction process through distraction osteogenesis without the need for external fixation, potentially enhancing patient outcomes in limb reconstruction surgery.

David B Frumberg, Rajiv S Vasudevan, Elizabeth P Wellings

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