Review article

https://doi.org/10.13112/PC.2017.18

Osteogenesis imperfecta: surgical treatment options with emphasis on today’s orthopedic approach

Darko Antičević orcid.org/0000-0001-6713-1273 ; Klinika za dječje bolesti Zagreb
Željko Jeleč orcid.org/0000-0002-0475-0197

Abstract

The treatment of osteogenesis imperfecta should be multidisciplinary and personalized. The best option for surgical treatment is
implantation of an intramedullary telescopic nail, in many specialized hospitals the preferable method is Fassier-Duval telescopic
nail. The main advantages of the Fassier-Duval intramedullary nail are fewer surgical scars, reduced blood loss, decreased time of
operation, less pain, and better postoperative mobility. Orthopedic surgeons who are dealing with osteogenesis imperfecta have to
answer two main questions, i.e. when to start with surgical procedures and which type of intramedullary nailing to use. There are a
few things that are necessary for a satisfactory outcome of the surgical procedure: precise preoperative planning, all sizes of Fassier-
Duval nail available in the operating room during the surgery, and intraoperative radiologic C-arm guidance.

Keywords

osteogenesis imperfecta; Fassier-Duval; personalized and multidisciplinary approach

Hrčak ID:

201167

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/201167

Publication date:

25.9.2017.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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