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[Orthopedic problems in fibrous dysplasia in infant's bones. A report on 23 cases (author's transl)]
Chirurgie Pediatrique
|January 1, 1978
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This study examines surgical treatments for 23 infant cases of fibromatosis, a bone fragility condition. Screw fixation proved effective for diaphyseal lesions, while proximal femur treatments varied.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Skeletal Dysplasias
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Fibromatosis is a rare bone fragility condition affecting infants.
- Surgical intervention is often necessary for managing these lesions.
- Understanding optimal treatment strategies is crucial for pediatric bone health.
Observation:
- The study reviewed 23 infant cases of fibromatosis.
- Diaphyseal fibromatosis was treated with screw fixation.
- Proximal femur fibromatosis involved diverse surgical procedures.
Findings:
- Screw fixation was successful for diaphyseal fibromatosis.
- Isolated grafts were consistently unsuccessful for diaphyseal lesions.
- Multiple surgical approaches were evaluated for proximal femur fibromatosis, with critical review.
Implications:
- Screw fixation represents a viable treatment for diaphyseal fibromatosis in infants.
- Further research is needed to optimize surgical management for proximal femur fibromatosis.
- This review aids in refining therapeutic strategies for pediatric bone fragility conditions.
Abstract:
The authors report on 23 cases of fibrons in infants who had been treated surgically, and review the therapeutic problem which arise from this particular type of bone fragility. When located in the diaphysis they had been treated by screw fixation, isolated grafts being constantly unsuccessful. Various procedures had been used in 9 cases with localization in the proximal end of the femur, and they are reviewed critically.