The Use of Distraction Osteogenesis and a Taylor Spatial Frame in the Treatment of a Tibial Shaft Nonunion and Deformity in a Pediatric Patient with Osteopetrosis: A Case Report.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
CASE: Osteopetrosis is a heritable disease that causes brittle bones that are prone to fracture. Furthermore, these brittle bones have a poor healing response and a high risk of subsequent refracture. Many treatment strategies have been described for initial fracture stabilization; however, there is a paucity of literature describing treatment of refractures and subsequent deformity. We present the long-term results of a unique case in which we used a circular external fixator, the TAYLOR SPATIAL FRAME (Smith & Nephew), to correct a deformity in a patient with osteopetrosis who suffered multiple refractures of the tibia. CONCLUSION: We propose the potential use of distraction osteogenesis as an option for fracture and deformity treatment in patients with osteopetrosis.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Catanzano, AA; Fitch, RD
Published Date
- October 2018
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 8 / 4
Start / End Page
- e93 - e94
PubMed ID
- 30489377
Pubmed Central ID
- 30489377
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 2160-3251
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.2106/JBJS.CC.17.00322
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States