Pathological fractures in spondyloenchondrodysplasia: case report.

Abstract

We present a patient with spondyloenchondrodysplasia who sustained two pathological fractures of long bones in a period of 6 months. This complication of spondyloenchondrodysplasia has not been described previously. Since both fractures occurred with mild trauma, it would appear that spondyloenchondrodysplasia can be associated with a tendency towards pathological fractures and, therefore, it would be advisable to warn people suffering from this condition to avoid activities that put excessive strain on the limbs.

• Authors: Y Udler, G J Halpern, R S Lachman, D L Rimoin, M Shohat
• Journal: Pediatric radiology (Pediatr Radiol) Vol. 30 Issue 2 Pg. 119-20 (Feb 2000) ISSN: 0301-0449 [Print] Germany
• PMID: 10663524 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Femoral Fractures (diagnostic imaging)
• Fractures, Spontaneous (diagnostic imaging)
• Humans
• Male
• Osteochondrodysplasias (diagnostic imaging)
• Radiography
• Radius Fractures (diagnostic imaging)