Jurnal Medika Hutama
Vol. 7 No. 2 Januari (2026): Jurnal Medika Hutama

MANAGEMENT OF MULTIPLE FRACTURES IN OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA PATIENTS IN REGIONAL HOSPITAL OF RURAL AREAS: WHAT AN ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON CAN DO?

zukhruful muzakkie (RSUD HM Rabain Muara Enim)
Doli Mauliate Sitompul (RSUD HM Rabain Muara Enim)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jan 2026

Abstract

ABSTRACT Background: Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a connective tissue disorder characterized by bone fragility and recurrent fractures. Managing fractures in OI patients in rural regions poses challenges due to limited resources and high treatment costs. Objective: To describe the management of pathologic fractures in a pediatric patient with OI who resides in a remote area. Case Summary: An 8-year-old girl with known OI presented with pain and deformity of the right lower leg after falling from a stroller. Radiographs confirmed closed fractures of the tibia and fibula. The ideal management is Fassier-Duval intramedullary rodding; however, due to socioeconomic limitations and lack of facility availability, closed reduction and immobilization were performed. Conclusion: Management of fractures in OI should be individualized. In resource-limited settings, closed reduction and immobilization may be an acceptable alternative. Keywords: Osteogenesis imperfecta, pediatric fracture, rural hospital, closed reduction, pathologic fracture.

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