Arthroscopic-assisted revision of telescopic rods in osteogenesis imperfecta

Arthroscopy. 2005 Jan;21(1):93-7. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2004.09.002.

Abstract

Bailey-Dubow extensible nails are intramedullary stabilization devices designed to prevent deformities and recurrent long bone fractures in patients with osteogenesis imperfecta. The rods consist of a hollow outer sleeve and a solid inner obturator, allowing for telescoping of the rods and expansion of the device with longitudinal growth of the bone. Migration of the nail into the joint is a known complication of this procedure, which can lead to pain and loss of motion. This is a case report of the use of an arthroscopic approach to manipulate femoral and tibial Bailey-Dubow rods that migrated into the knee joint.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arthroscopy*
  • Bone Nails*
  • Child
  • Femur / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Knee Joint / surgery*
  • Male
  • Osteogenesis Imperfecta / surgery*
  • Reoperation
  • Tibia / surgery*