Olecranon Fractures in Pediatric Patients With Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Conclusions: Olecranon fractures in the OI population occur most commonly in patients with type I OI and during early adolescence, a period of rapid growth. There is a high rate of bilateral olecranon fractures, with the contralateral fracture occurring quickly after the primary fracture. Further studies may elucidate risk factors to determine which patients are most likely to fracture the contralateral side and therefore drive treatment and potentially prevention. Level of Evidence: Level IV—retrospective cohort study.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Selected Topics Source Type: research