Humeral rodding in osteogenesis imperfecta

J Pediatr Orthop. 1996 Nov-Dec;16(6):719-22. doi: 10.1097/00004694-199611000-00003.

Abstract

Seven patients with osteogenesis imperfecta who have undergone humeral rodding were reviewed. Satisfactory functional results were obtained in six of seven patients. We discuss the indications for surgery in our unit, the complications, and the results in comparison with those of other centres.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Bone Nails*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Humerus / abnormalities
  • Humerus / diagnostic imaging
  • Humerus / surgery*
  • Male
  • Osteogenesis Imperfecta / surgery*
  • Radiography
  • Recurrence
  • Treatment Outcome