[In osteogenesis imperfecta no intramedullary nailing and especially no bone plates in childhood]

This is a review of 24 patients with osteogenesis imperfecta of all age groups. 7 severe cases have been followed closely during growth for at least 10 years after multiple series of osteotomies with stabilisation by rodding and plating. The conclusion of the disappointing late results consists in that plating has to be abandoned completely during growth. The indication for rodding has to be restricted severely because of the necessity for replacement of the nails about every two year until cessation of growth. Special operative indications are outlined.