Abstract
Introduction
Locking plates have been especially useful in the treatment of osteoporotic fractures. This study aimed to investigate the role of locking plate in femoral fractures in patients with osteogenesis imperfecta.
Material & Methods
6 male patients with osteogenesis imperfecta were operated for femoral fractures using locking compression plate. Their age ranged between 4 and 14 years. They were kept non weight bearing till the fracture united.
Results
5 patients out of 6 patients had refracture, as soon as they started walking. All 5 patients were reoperated using intramedullary titanium elastic nails. All of them united later on and were walking full weight bearing at the end of one year.
Conclusion
Our study indicates that locking plates should not be used in the treatment of fractures in patients with osteogenesis imperfecta.
