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  • Title: Intramedullary rodding in osteogenesis imperfecta.
    Author: Mulpuri K, Joseph B.
    Journal: J Pediatr Orthop; 2000; 20(2):267-73. PubMed ID: 10739296.
    Abstract:
    The results of intramedullary rodding of long bones of 16 children with osteogenesis imperfecta, over a 10-year period, were analyzed. Sheffield elongating rods or non-elongating rods were used. The frequency of fractures was dramatically reduced after implantation of either type of rod, and the ambulatory status improved in all instances. The results were significantly better after Sheffield rodding with regard to the frequency of complications requiring reoperations and the longevity of the rods. Migration of the rods, encountered frequently, appears to be related to improper placement of the rods in the bone. It seems likely that if care is taken to ensure precise placement of a rod of appropriate size, several of these complications may be avoided.
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