Incidence and nonunion rates of tibial fractures in adults with osteogenesis imperfecta: a retrospective cohort study of 402 patients with 42 fractures at an expert clinic

Incidence and nonunion rates of tibial fractures in adults with osteogenesis imperfecta: a retrospective cohort study of 402 patients with 42 fractures at an expert clinic

Abstract Background Tibial fractures are the most common fractures seen in adults and lead to the most nonunions. Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is characterized by increased bone fragility and higher risk of fractures. No studies have been published on the incidence of tibial fractures and nonunions...

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Main Authors: Simone Amber Munk, Gerrit Jan Harsevoort, Koert Gooijer, Mireille Angélique Edens, Antonius Adrianus Franken, Guus Johannes Maria Janus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Osteogenesis imperfecta
Tibial fracture
Nonunion
Adult
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05966-7

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