scholarly journals Evaluating the Functional Outcomes and the Quality of Life for Pediatric Patients with Osteogenesis Imperfecta after Fracture Treatment with Intramedullary Rodding

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 1066
Author(s):  
Alexandru Herdea ◽  
Alexandru Ulici ◽  
Dimitra Qirjako ◽  
Alexandra Toma ◽  
Răzvan Petru Derihaci ◽  
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Background and Objectives: Osteogenesis imperfecta is a rare pathology involving the bones and the connective tissues, generating alterations that lead to frequent fractures during childhood. When fractures occur at birth, they are associated with an impairment of walking and the quality of life. Although surgical techniques have significantly improved in recent years, functional outcomes and the quality of life for pediatric patients that benefited from surgical management with telescopic rods have been less evaluated. This study aimed to measure functional results and determine the factors that influence the quality of life for the pediatric population diagnosed with Osteogenesis imperfecta and surgically treated using the telescopic rod approach after suffering a fracture or severe deformity. Materials and Methods: We conducted a cohort study that consisted of 15 patients diagnosed with Osteogenesis imperfecta (average age of 11.6 years). All individuals possessed at least one intramedullary telescopic rod as a result of the surgical treatment. Results: We observed that the pain, both acute and chronic, impairs the quality of life and interferes with daily living activities, for instance, self-care tasks. Conclusions: Osteogenesis imperfecta is associated with a severely damaged level of walking. All of the aspects of the pediatric patient’s daily life activity seem to be affected. Furthermore, these patients, especially those residing in rural areas, have a poor quality of life.

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Augusto Zani ◽  
Martha Ford-Adams ◽  
Megan Ratcliff ◽  
Denise Bevan ◽  
Thomas H. Inge ◽  
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2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1-2S) ◽  
pp. 74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie Ramsay ◽  
Stéphane Bolduc

Overactive bladder (OAB) is a highly prevalent disorder in the pediatric population. This condition is especially troublesome for pediatric patients and their families when associated with incontinence, since it negatively affects self-esteem and impairs children’s development. From the patient’s perspective, urgency and urge incontinence can have a significant impact, negatively affecting their quality of life. For a therapy to have true benefit, changes must not only be statistically significant, but must also be perceived as meaningful by the patient. A stepwise approach is favoured to treat this pathology, starting with behavioural therapy, followed by medical management, and eventually more invasive procedures.Antimuscarinic agents are the mainstay of medical treatment for OAB. Oxybutynin is the most commonly used antimuscarinic in the pediatric population. However, some patients have a suboptimal response to antimuscarinics and many experience bothersome side effects, which have been documented with all antimuscarinics to a significantly higher degree than placebo. Although there have been reports about the use of tolterodine, fesoterodine, trospium, propiverine, and solifenacin in children, to date, only oxybutynin has been officially approved for pediatric use by medical authorities in North America.This review will address alternative treatment options for pediatric patients presenting with OAB, from conservative measures to more invasive therapies.


2012 ◽  
Vol 78 (9) ◽  
pp. 952-956 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexis Grucela ◽  
Brooke Gurland ◽  
Ravi P. Kiran

There is a paucity of information examining quality of life (QOL) and functional results after anorectal surgery. We aim to prospectively evaluate postoperative QOL, pain, functional outcomes, and satisfaction for a large cohort of patients undergoing anorectal surgery. Data were prospectively accrued for consecutive patients undergoing anorectal operations from June 2009 to September 2010. Preoperative and postoperative electronic questionnaires were completed. QOL was evaluated by the European QOL index (EQ-5D) and functional results with the Fecal Incontinence Severity Index (FISI). Satisfaction was assessed: 1) Are you satisfied with surgery? 2) Would you recommend surgery to others? Responses were reported: 1 to 5 (1 = not at all; 5 = a lot). Pain was scored: 1 (no pain) to 10 (worst). One hundred ninety-five patients, 111 (56.9%) females, median age 44 years (range, 18 to 93 years), underwent anorectal surgery for abscess, condyloma, fissure, fistula, hemorrhoids, incontinence, pilonidal disease, pouch problems, tumors, and prolapse. Overall, pain improved significantly with improved QOL ( P = 0.03). This correlated with overall postoperative satisfaction (92.4%). A total of 87.7 per cent of patients would recommend their surgery to others. The FISI was similar pre- and postoperatively ( P = 0.18) and did not worsen postoperatively irrespective of surgical indication and procedure. Most patients were satisfied after anorectal surgery, which correlated with improved pain and QOL. Functional outcomes did not worsen. This will help counsel patients preoperatively and allay anxiety about postoperative function.


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-38
Author(s):  
Baskoro Kusumo Riswanto ◽  
Sulis Bayusentono

INTRODUCTION Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) or brittle bone disease is a connective tissue formation disorder that is generally characterized by bone fragility, osteopenia, blue sclera, dentinogenesis imperfecta (DI), and hearing loss. Clinical symptoms vary greatly between patients even in the same type. The lack of evaluation of the effect of bisphosphonate on the quality of life of pediatric patients is the main reason for the authors to evaluate the quality of life in pediatric patients with Ostegenesis imperfecta in Soetomo Hospital Surabaya. METHOD The author selected three cases of OI from an outpatient installation of Dr. Soetomo Hospital who was given the management of bisphosphonate administration. Then compared before giving Bisphosphonate and after giving bisphosphonate for 1.5 years and evaluated using the SF36 questionnaire and DASH score. RESULTS In the DASH score assessment, there is no evaluation in the Work Module section (optional) because the patient is still a child. From the results of SF36 evaluation in evaluating the quality of life of patients with Osteogenesis imperfecta in the administration of bisphosphonate, it appears that the development is better compared to before administration of bisphosphonate. DISCUSSION From the evaluation results using the DASH score, all three patients had a good development in terms of motor development in upper extremities. this can be seen from the evaluation of the development of muscle strength and fine motor strength such as writing (drawing), eating his own food without the help of parents and also carrying a heavier burden. It's just that the evaluation of bisphosphonate administration is biased by the motor development of each patient. From the points of Emotional Health and Social Attitude, it can be concluded that patients are bolder to move and move more than before. Before giving bisphosphonate, according to anamnesis from parents, patients are relatively afraid to move, this is due to fear of recurring fractures in patients. After giving bisphosphonate the patient is more willing to move and play with the surrounding environment. From the evaluation of Pain points, there is a significant difference between post and before bisphosphonate administration, this may be due to the reduced frequency of fractures compared to after administration of bisphosphonate. Another important modality in handling OI is rehabilitation of physiotherapy. The goal of rehabilitation in OI patients is primarily to improve joint motion and muscle strength, as well as to improve ambulation and functional ability. OI's condition is chronic and requires lifelong treatment that can reduce children's quality of life. Therefore, in patients with chronic disease conditions that require long-term therapy even for life, it is very important to provide education about understanding children's diseases, the need for lifelong monitoring and treatment, efforts that need to be made to prevent and minimize complications, the importance of the second role parents in providing appropriate parenting, fostering, and fostering for optimal child growth and quality of life CONCLUSION Significant effects were seen after bisphosphonate administration. The need for a thorough evaluation of the effects of bisphosphonate administration on pediatric Osteogenesis Imperfecta patients. The need for a standard and specific questionnaire for the evaluation of the development of bisphosphonate therapy in patients with Osteogenesis Imperfecta.    


2015 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 170-174
Author(s):  
Alina Murgu ◽  
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Roxana Cretu ◽  
Adnana Jaramani ◽  
Elena Macsim ◽  
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Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a group of rare inherited disorders of connective tissue with the common feature of excessive fragility of bones caused by mutations in collagen. We present the case of 2 patients diagnosed with different types of OI, both males, one admitted in the neonatal period and one in infancy. The aim of the study was to compare the efficiency of bisphosphonate therapy, following up the quality of life after receiving it, or in the absence of this treatment.


2006 ◽  
Vol 175 (4S) ◽  
pp. 72-72
Author(s):  
Andrew A. Wagner ◽  
Richard E. Link ◽  
Aron Sulman ◽  
Wendy Sullivan ◽  
Christian P. Pavlovich ◽  
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