Orthopedic plastic deformities: Difference between revisions
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*Limited to forearm and lower leg long bones | *Limited to forearm and lower leg long bones | ||
*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 | ||
==Clinical Features== | |||
==Differential Diagnosis== | |||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
*X-ray findings are subtle (no fx line) | *X-ray findings are subtle (no fx line) | ||
**Will show abnormal curvature | **Will show abnormal curvature | ||
**Bowing or bending | |||
**Helpful to compare to uninvolved extremity | **Helpful to compare to uninvolved extremity | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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[[Category:Peds]] | [[Category:Peds]] | ||
[[Category:Ortho]] | [[Category:Ortho]] | ||
Revision as of 00:33, 7 June 2015
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
Diagnosis
- X-ray findings are subtle (no fx line)
- Will show abnormal curvature
- Bowing or bending
- Helpful to compare to uninvolved extremity
Treatment
- Ortho consult
- Difficult to reduce (usually requires completion of the fx)
- Proper reduction and realignment is essential