Management of Lower-Extremity Deformities in Osteogenesis Imperfecta with Extensible Intramedullary Rod Technique: A 20-Year Experience

Twelve patients (seven boys, five girls) who had osteogenesis imperfecta were treated with an extensible-rod system in 21 femurs and 15 tibias. Indications for use of extensible rods were multiple fractures, long-bone deformity prohibiting bracing and ambulation, and significant remaining linear gro...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of pediatric orthopaedics 1998-01, Vol.18 (1), p.88-94
Hauptverfasser:	Luhmann, Scott J, Sheridan, John J, Capelli, Ann M, Schoenecker, Perry L
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Bone Diseases, Developmental - surgery Child Diseases of the osteoarticular system. Orthopedic treatment Female Femoral Fractures - surgery Femur - diagnostic imaging Femur - surgery Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary Humans Internal Fixators Male Medical sciences Osteogenesis Imperfecta - complications Postoperative Complications Radiography Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects) Reoperation Tibia - diagnostic imaging Tibia - surgery Tibial Fractures - surgery Treatment Outcome Walking
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