Application of a pre-filled tissue expander for preventing soft tissue incarceration during tibial distraction osteogenesis

Table 1 Follow-up check-list

Expander related check-list	Fixator related check-list
Skin surface should be horizontal to the surrounding skin	Distance moved on threaded rods compared to the previous visit
Skin tension should not be very high	The range of motion of adjacent joints and physiotherapy
Signs of expander leakage	Neurological examination
Valve stability	Pin sites for signs of inflammation
Signs of inflammation	Stability of the frame and components
	Ambulation
	Assessment of complications such as muscle contracture and joint subluxation