Distraction is also used in procedures of 'leg lengthening'.where the cut surfaces of a bone create new cartilage cells, and the distraction keeps the process going until the bone is the required length.
Joint distraction is when a joint is kept pulled out under slight tension in an effort to improve cartilage healing.
Distraction is also used in procedures of 'leg lengthening'.where the cut surfaces of a bone create new cartilage cells, and the distraction keeps the process going until the bone is the required length.