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Fractures in Paget's disease.

S Gigliotti1, E Giuzio, C De Durante

  • 1II Facoltà Istitutio di Chirurgia dell'Apparato Locomotore e Chirurgia d'urgenza, Università di Napoli.

La Chirurgia Degli Organi Di Movimento
|October 1, 1990
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Surgical treatment of Paget

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Endocrinology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Paget's disease of bone is a chronic condition.
  • Fractures are common complications in Paget's disease.
  • Pagetic bone exhibits altered biomechanical properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze fracture patterns in Paget's disease.
  • To determine optimal treatment strategies for fractures in Paget's disease.
  • To compare surgical versus non-surgical management of fractures.

Main Methods:

  • Review of anatomical and radiographic fracture types in Paget's disease.
  • Analysis of treatment outcomes for lower and upper limb fractures.
  • Evaluation of complication rates associated with different treatment modalities.

Main Results:

  • Surgical treatment is preferred for lower limb fractures to reduce immobilization and complications.
  • Internal osteosynthesis for diaphyseal fractures and prosthetic substitution for femoral neck fractures are recommended.
  • Non-surgical treatment may be suitable for upper limb fractures, though consolidation is prolonged.

Conclusions:

  • Treatment choice for Paget's disease fractures depends on location and fracture type.
  • Surgical intervention offers benefits for lower limb fractures by minimizing risks.
  • Radiographic signs of healing require careful interpretation in the context of Paget's disease.

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