Orthopedic plastic deformities: Difference between revisions

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==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==


==Diagnosis==
==Evaluation==
*X-ray findings are subtle (no fx line)
*X-ray findings are subtle (no fracture line)
**Will show abnormal curvature
**Will show abnormal curvature
**Bowing or bending
**Bowing or bending
**Helpful to compare to uninvolved extremity
**Helpful to compare to uninvolved extremity


==Treatment==
==Management==
*Ortho consult
*Ortho consult
**Difficult to reduce (usually requires completion of the fx)
**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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==References==
==References==
 
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[[Category:Peds]]
[[Category:Pediatrics]]
[[Category:Orthopedics]]
[[Category:Orthopedics]]

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

Disposition

See Also

References