Orthopedic plastic deformities: Difference between revisions
Neil.m.young (talk | contribs) (Text replacement - "==Treatment==" to "==Management==") |
Neil.m.young (talk | contribs) (Text replacement - "==Diagnosis==" to "==Evaluation==") |
||
| Line 7: | Line 7: | ||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
== | ==Evaluation== | ||
*X-ray findings are subtle (no fracture line) | *X-ray findings are subtle (no fracture line) | ||
**Will show abnormal curvature | **Will show abnormal curvature | ||
Revision as of 19:00, 24 July 2016
Background
- Limited to forearm and lower leg long bones
- The diaphysis of the long bone is deformed but the periosteum is preserved
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
- X-ray findings are subtle (no fracture line)
- Will show abnormal curvature
- Bowing or bending
- Helpful to compare to uninvolved extremity
Management
- Ortho consult
- Difficult to reduce (usually requires completion of the fracture)
- Proper reduction and realignment is essential