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Published in: Current Osteoporosis Reports 3/2021

01-06-2021 | Bisphosphonate | Pediatrics (C Munns and F Rauch, Section Editors)

Osteogenesis Imperfecta—Who Needs Rodding Surgery?

Author: François R. Fassier

Published in: Current Osteoporosis Reports | Issue 3/2021

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

The purpose of this review is to precise the indications for intramedullary rodding of long bones in osteogenesis imperfecta, the classic treatment for fractures and deformities in this condition.

Recent Findings

The use of plates and screws alone is not recommended, but its use in conjunction with rodding is becoming more popular as demonstrated in recent literature. The different types of rods are reviewed and their advantages/disadvantages exposed. There is a clear advantage for telescopic rods in terms of incidence of revision surgery but complications are still to be expected.

Summary

An interdisciplinary approach combining a medical treatment with a surgical correction of deformities as well as a rehabilitation program is the key for success in the treatment of osteogenesis imperfecta children.
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Metadata
Title
Osteogenesis Imperfecta—Who Needs Rodding Surgery?
Author
François R. Fassier
Publication date
01-06-2021
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Osteoporosis Reports / Issue 3/2021
Print ISSN: 1544-1873
Electronic ISSN: 1544-2241
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11914-021-00665-z

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