Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3241437 | Injury | 2009 | 6 Pages |
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.
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Authors
H. Wolf, K. Sarahrudi, V. Vécsei,