Growth Arrest in Type IV Osteogenesis Imperfecta After Fassier-Duval Rod Insertion Treated by a Lengthening Magnetic Intramedullary Nail: A Case Report.
Michael G BurtonDaniel BujnowskiPeter A SmithPublished in: JBJS case connector (2023)
Although it is a potential complication, growth arrest has not been reported in association with placement of an expanding nail in a child with osteogenesis imperfecta. This case illustrates this rare complication and treatment using a magnetic intramedullary rod.