Orthopedic plastic deformities: Difference between revisions
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*The diaphysis of the long bone is deformed but the periosteum is preserved | *The diaphysis of the long bone is deformed but the periosteum is preserved | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
*X-ray findings are subtle (no | |||
==Differential Diagnosis== | |||
==Evaluation== | |||
*X-ray findings are subtle (no fracture line) | |||
**Will show abnormal curvature | **Will show abnormal curvature | ||
**Bowing or bending | |||
**Helpful to compare to uninvolved extremity | **Helpful to compare to uninvolved extremity | ||
== | ==Management== | ||
*Ortho consult | *Ortho consult | ||
**Difficult to reduce (usually requires completion of the | **Difficult to reduce (usually requires completion of the fracture) | ||
**Proper reduction and realignment is essential | **Proper reduction and realignment is essential | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | |||
[[Category:Pediatrics]] | |||
[[Category: | [[Category:Orthopedics]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:12, 24 July 2017
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