Results of rodding and impact on ambulation and refracture in osteogenesis imperfecta: Study of 21 children

Conclusions: Intramedullary rodding treatment for recurrent fractures in children with OI improves their mobility potential. It also and prevents repeated cast application, disuse wasting, and osteopenia which can lead to deterioration in the quality of the long bones.

Source: Indian Journal of Orthopaedics - June 16, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Atul R Bhaskar Deepak Khurana Source Type: research