Open AccessResults of a bone splint technique for the treatment of lower limb deformities in children with type I osteogenesis imperfecta
Author(s) -
Dasheng Lin,
Wenliang Zhai,
Kun Lian,
Zhenqi Ding
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
indian journal of orthopaedics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.434
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1998-3727
pISSN - 0019-5413
DOI - 10.4103/0019-5413.114922
Subject(s) - medicine , osteogenesis imperfecta , splint (medicine) , orthodontics , splints , dentistry , surgery , anatomy
Children with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) can suffer from frequent fractures and limb deformities, resulting in impaired ambulation. Osteopenia and thin cortices complicate orthopedic treatment in this group. This study evaluates the clinical results of a bone splint technique for the treatment of lower limb deformities in children with type I OI. The technique consists of internal plating combined with cortical strut allograft fixation.