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[Fibrous dysplasia].

R Rödl1, C Götze

  • 1Klinik und Poliklinik für Allgemeine Orthopädie, Universitätsklinikum Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Strasse 33, 48129 Münster, Deutschland. roedl@uni-muenster.de

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Fibrous dysplasia is a benign bone disorder that progresses during childhood. While often manageable with conservative treatments, surgical interventions for deformities require careful consideration of device selection.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Genetics
  • Pediatric Endocrinology

Background:

  • Fibrous dysplasia is a benign, tumor-like bone lesion resulting from early embryogenesis mutations.
  • Skeletal involvement and lesion extent increase during childhood, typically until age 15.
  • Polyostotic forms may correlate with endocrine dysfunction requiring early diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the natural history, clinical manifestations, and management strategies for fibrous dysplasia.
  • To highlight the challenges and considerations in treating skeletal deformities associated with the condition.
  • To provide guidance on appropriate treatment modalities for pain, fractures, and deformities.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of fibrous dysplasia focusing on clinical progression and treatment outcomes.

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  • Analysis of management strategies including conservative care, bisphosphonates, and surgical interventions.
  • Evaluation of fracture healing potential and deformity correction techniques.

    • Main Results:

    • Malignant transformation of fibrous dysplasia is rare (<1%), generally not necessitating lesion resection.
    • Bisphosphonates may alleviate pain but do not alter the disease's natural course.
    • Conservative treatment (casts) is effective for limb fractures; surgical correction, especially for proximal femur deformities, is complex.

    Conclusions:

    • Fibrous dysplasia management should focus on symptom control and addressing complications like fractures and deformities.
    • Early diagnosis and treatment of associated endocrine dysfunction are crucial for polyostotic cases.
    • Surgical stabilization for deformities favors intramedullary devices over plates, particularly in challenging areas like the proximal femur.