Intramedullary osteosynthesis for fracture associated with osteogenesis imperfecta.
case_series · Level IV
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.injury.2008.07.028.
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Abstract
Our aim was to analyse the complications associated with intramedullary stabilisation of the bone fractures which are a common complication of osteogenesis imperfecta. A total of 12 fractures among six individuals with osteogenesis imperfecta were treated by intramedullary stabilisation. The mean age of the patients (three male and three female) was 19.4 years, range 7-42 years. The most common fracture site was the femoral midshaft (seven fractures). After implant removal, one new fracture and one re-fracture occurred. Operative stabilisation of fractures is a safe treatment option for osteogenesis imperfecta.
Medical subject headings
- Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary
- Fractures, Bone
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta