Diferencia entre revisiones de «Orthopedic plastic deformities»
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==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
*X-ray findings are subtle (no | *X-ray findings are subtle (no fracture line) | ||
**Will show abnormal curvature | **Will show abnormal curvature | ||
**Bowing or bending | **Bowing or bending | ||
Revisión del 02:37 3 jul 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
Diagnosis
- X-ray findings are subtle (no fracture 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