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Magnetically Controlled Intramedullary Compression Nailing for Femoral Nonunion in Osteogenesis Imperfecta: A Case
Nickolas J Nahm1,2, Andrew G Georgiadis1,2, Mark T Dahl1,2
1Gillette Children's Hospital and Clinics, Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Case:
A 51-year-old nonambulatory woman with type III osteogenesis imperfecta sustained a diaphyseal femur fracture during a transfer, distal to a childhood-placed intramedullary pin. At the time of presentation, the fracture was a painful atrophic nonunion, preventing effective transfer. Retrograde nailing with a motorized magnetic lengthening nail, inserted with preset distraction, allowed gradual compression, solid union, and pain relief.
Conclusion:
This report describes the method of off-label lengthening nail modification used for gradual compression of a femoral nonunion site, achieving healing in pathologic bone.
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