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Fractures after Wagner limb lengthening.

D L Luke1, P L Schoenecker, V P Blair

  • 1St. Louis Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children, St. Louis, MO 63131.

Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Fractures are a significant risk following Wagner limb lengthening, particularly in patients with congenital limb length inequality. This study highlights concerns about bone healing quality after this procedure.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Limb Reconstruction
  • Pediatric Orthopedics

Background:

  • Congenital limb length inequality presents significant challenges in pediatric orthopedics.
  • Wagner limb lengthening is a surgical technique used to address limb length discrepancies.
  • Fracture complications after limb lengthening can impede successful outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the incidence and characteristics of fractures occurring after Wagner limb lengthening.
  • To assess the risk factors associated with post-lengthening fractures.
  • To question the bone healing quality following Wagner lengthening for congenital limb length inequality.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 27 Wagner limb lengthening procedures in 23 patients.

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  • Analysis of fracture occurrence, timing (spontaneous vs. traumatic), and management.
  • Evaluation of fixation plate removal strategies and their impact on fracture rates.

    • Main Results:

    • Ten fractures occurred in eight patients post-lengthening (6 spontaneous, 4 traumatic).
    • Seven patients experienced fractures despite staged plate removal.
    • Seven of the ten fracture patients required open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for union and alignment.

    Conclusions:

    • Patients with congenital limb length inequality are susceptible to spontaneous fractures after Wagner lengthening.
    • The findings raise concerns about the bone healing quality after Wagner-type lengthening in this patient population.
    • Further investigation into bone healing and fracture prevention strategies is warranted.