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Creating Rigidly Stabilized Fractures for Assessing Intramembranous Ossification, Distraction Osteogenesis, or Healing of Critical Sized Defects
Published on: April 11, 2012
The treatment of osteogenesis imperfecta
Abstract:
In this article, the author discusses the classification, genetic patterns, histologic and radiographic features, and treatment of osteogenesis imperfecta. Four types of treatment are available: (1) drugs or medications to increase the strength of bone and decrease fractures, (2) physical therapy, (3) bracing and splinting, and (4) surgery, with the most effective treatment being an operation consisting of multiple osteotomies and intramedullary rod fixations.
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