Problems, Complications, and Factors Predisposing to Failure of Fassier-Duval Rodding in Children With Osteogenesis Imperfecta: A Double-center Study.

Background: Although Fassier-Duval (FD) rods have been used for almost 2 decades, knowledge of factors predisposing to their failure is limited. Thus, the purpose of this study was to: (1) present the most common complications of FD rodding, (2) present tips on how to avoid or overcome them, and (3) identify factors predisposing to treatment failure.

Methods: Fifty-eight rod segments in 19 patients with osteogenesis imperfecta (mainly type III) underwent analysis with a median follow-up (FU) time of 4.

Limitations in Use of Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nailing (ESIN) in Children with Disorders of Bone Mineralization.

Background: Elastic intramedullary nails (ESIN) have been the treatment of choice in many long bone fractures in children for more than 20 years. The introduction of ESIN has drastically reduced tissue traumatization during fracture fixation procedures and decreased the risk of growth cartilage damage, as well as allowing for preservation of the natural biology of closed fracture healing. The objective of the present report is to draw attention to a small group of patients with bone mineralization disorders, who consequently demonstrate decreased mechanical resistance of the skeletal system, in whom indications for using ESIN fixation are limited.

Pelvic fracture of the sacroiliac joint region in a child - a case study and literature review.

The aim of the paper is to present the case of a 3-year-old boy with an unaligned fracture of the sacroiliac joint region to propose a minimally invasive method of fracture fixation without using metal implants and to review the literature addressing this injury, which is uncommon in children. The patient was hit by a car; he suffered a fracture of the iliac ala with a complete traumatic damage to the L4-L5 nerve roots. The fracture was fixated by osteosuture and normal bone fusion was achieved.

Advantages and Complications Following Fassier-Duval Intramedullary Rodding in Children. Pilot Study.

Background: The report presents the authors' experience with Fassier-Duval rods in children and an analysis of advantages and complications.

Material And Methods: Over a period of 15 months, the authors operated on 10 children and 18 rod implantation procedures were performed. In five cases, the implantation was a primary procedure, while in the remaining 13 cases Fassier-Duval rods were used to replace short Rush rods.

Capitellar fractures in children.

Background: Capitellar fractures are extremely rare. The Polish literature does not provide any reports on the treatment of these fractures. The aim of this paper is to present our treatment results and to compare them with reports from other authors.

Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO) in children - single-centre clinical observations and experience.

Background: CRMO is characterized by chronic bone pain of recurrent nature. The onset is usually at the beginning of the second decade of life. Bony lesions may be visible on radiographs, although sometimes a CT or MRI scan is necessary to visualise them.

Dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica - diagnostics and treatment in pediatric patients.

Background: Dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica, also known as Trevor-Fairbanks disease, is a rare developmental disorder The objective of this article is to present own observations and experience in treating patients with dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica.

Material And Methods: Six children with dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica were treated in years 1990-2007. The mean age of observation was 8.

Fibular hemimelia - diagnostic management, principles, and results of treatment.

The objective of this study is to present treatment of fibular hemimelia along with the complications, results, and an algorithm for treatment indications on the basis of authors' experience. A group of 31 patients was studied. In patients fulfilling the criteria for amputation, Syme's amputation should be performed.

Stress fractures in children.

Background: Presentation of own experiences, observations and results of treatment of patients with stress fractures treated in the Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics. The authors present an algorithm of diagnosing and treatment of stress fractures.

Material And Methods: Over the period 1998 - 2010, 38 patients were hospitalised (40 fractures) with the final diagnosis of stress fracture.

[Ischial tuberosity fractures in children].

Background: Ischial tuberosity fractures in children are a form of avulsion fractures caused by the strong thigh muscles of the back group (ischiotibial muscles).

Objective: Presentation of observations covering the diagnostic difficulties, treatment and follow-up of ischial tuberosity fractures in children.

Material And Methods: 6 children (one girl and five boys), average age at the time of injury - 13.

[Acute, haematogenous arthritis of the hip in children--treatment and long follow-up assessment].

Background: This is a retrospective study of 15 cases of acute septic arthritis of the hip in older children treated from 1995 to 2007.

Materials And Methods: All treated children were over 2 years old. The average follow-up period was 7 years (2-16 years).