Pediatric Scaphoid Fracture Associated with Osteopetrosis: A Case Report.
Sonia ChaudhryAnna JorgensenJordan B PasternackPublished in: JBJS case connector (2021)
A lack of osteoclastic remodeling predisposes patients with osteopetrosis to fractures, commonly in long bones. Increased risks of infection, anesthesia, and broken hardware along with limited ability to compress bone may discourage operative management. Internal fixation should still be considered in select cases to limit displacement while allowing early range of motion.