Osteogenesis imperfecta

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Known OI of the Lobstein type, x-rays of the lower leg performed to rule out acute fractures. Known contracture of the knee joint.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

X-rays showed an old, consolidated transcondylar fracture of the distal femur with ankylosis of the knee joint. Growth retardation of the tibia has led to a peculiar posteromedial convex deformity of the fibula. There were no acute fractures.

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