Ortopedická protetika Praha sro - Společnost pro pojivové tkáně
Ortopedická protetika Praha sro - Společnost pro pojivové tkáně
Ortopedická protetika Praha sro - Společnost pro pojivové tkáně
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SOUBORNÉ REFERÁTY ● REVIEWS<br />
OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA<br />
BELLEMORE M. C., MUNNS C. F.<br />
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, Australia.<br />
ABSTRACT<br />
Osteogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disorder of increased bone fragility, low bone<br />
mass and other connective tissue manifestations. Seven clinical types are now recognised.<br />
In most patients the disorder is caused by mutations in genes encoding for collagen type 1.<br />
In some types the underlying genetic defect has not yet been detected.<br />
The major aims of therapy in osteogenesis imperfecta are im<strong>pro</strong>ved quality of life<br />
and function. Established surgical treatment of recurrent fractures and <strong>pro</strong>gressive limb<br />
deformities consists of intramedullary rod fixation. Plate fixation is contra-indicated. The<br />
decision whether to use a solid rod or a telescopic rod has until recently been based on<br />
the personal preference of the treating surgeon. The advent of the Fassier-Duval Telescopic<br />
Intramedullary System has been a major advance in the surgical treatment of OI. This<br />
telescopic nail fixation has a simple surgical technique, low complication rate and low revision<br />
rate. Scoliosis surgery is frequently required for children with moderate to severe OI.<br />
The most important therapeutic advance in recent years is the use of bisphosphonate<br />
therapy. Cyclical intravenous bisphosphonate therapy for children with moderate to<br />
severe forms of OI results in increased bone mineral density and increased bone cortical<br />
width. The primary mechanism of action of bisphosphonates is to suppress osteoclastic<br />
bone resorption by reducing the number and activity of osteoclasts on the bone surface.<br />
Bisphosphonate therapy reduces both bone resorption and formation, resulting in decreased<br />
bone remodelling.<br />
The beneficial outcomes of bisphosphonate therapy in OI patients are less bone pain,<br />
decreased fracture rate, less deformity and increased endurance and mobility. In the short<br />
to medium term, bisphosphonate therapy appears safe. An unfavourable outcome of bisphosphonate<br />
therapy is delayed healing osteotomies and possibly fractures.<br />
Bisphosphonate therapy for OI has now been in use for nearly 20 years. The dosage<br />
and timing of therapy needs to be co-ordinated with surgical interventions. The long term<br />
consequences of bisphosphonate therapy are yet to be determined.<br />
Optimal care of children with osteogenesis imperfecta necessities a multi-disciplinary<br />
ap<strong>pro</strong>ach.<br />
Keywords: osteogenesis imperfecta, bisphosphonate, intramedullary rod, telescopic<br />
intramedullary nail<br />
LOCOMOTOR SYSTEM vol. 14, 2007, No. 3+4