A Comparative Study of Anterior Cranial Vault Distraction Versus Remodeling

Abstract

These analyses revealed less skull enlargement was actually achieved utilizing distraction than anticipated. We were unable to demonstrate any significant advantages of this distraction technique over our remodeling procedures with respect to either anthropometric skull measurements or the avoidance of future enlargement procedures. Given the burdens of distraction, further comparative clinical trials are needed to better refine indications for this emerging technique.