Treatments For Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Surgical Intervention

Surgical intervention may be a necessity for some patients, but sometimes it is used as a standard part of treatment. Most commonly, surgical intervention is used to repair fractured bones, but it may also be used to correct bone deformities or align the spine. Rodding surgery is used often to treat children and adults with moderate or severe osteogenesis imperfecta. Rods will be inserted into the bone to correct deformities or to treat severe fractures. For corrective spinal surgeries, patients with a weak sternum and ribs may need surgery simply because they cannot wear a corrective brace. Of course, there are risks associated with surgery like bleeding or allergic reactions to anesthesia, but orthopedic surgeons are skilled enough to handle these situations.

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