235 Osteogenesis imperfecta Instruction Look at this patient’s eyes. Salient features History • Ask about previous fractures • Ask whether or not the condition runs in the family. Examination • Blue sclera • Look for the following signs: • Hearing loss as a result of otosclerosis • Signs of old fractures • Defective dentine formation in the teeth • Kyphosis and scoliosis (Fig. 235.1) • Joint hypermobility • Hernias • Aortic regurgitation. Fig. 235.1 Lateral (A) and anteroposterior (B) radiographs showing in typical findings in osteogenesis imperfecta: diffuse osteopenia, scoliosis, compression of several cervical vertebral bodies, and a focal kyphosis at the midcervical level. (With permission from Song, Maher 2007.) Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Related Related posts: Permanent cardiac pacemaker/implantable cardioverter-defibrillator Cauda equina syndrome Dermatomyositis Arteriovenous fistula Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: 250 Cases in Clinical Medicine Dec 4, 2016 | Posted by admin in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE | Comments Off on Osteogenesis imperfecta Full access? Get Clinical Tree
235 Osteogenesis imperfecta Instruction Look at this patient’s eyes. Salient features History • Ask about previous fractures • Ask whether or not the condition runs in the family. Examination • Blue sclera • Look for the following signs: • Hearing loss as a result of otosclerosis • Signs of old fractures • Defective dentine formation in the teeth • Kyphosis and scoliosis (Fig. 235.1) • Joint hypermobility • Hernias • Aortic regurgitation. Fig. 235.1 Lateral (A) and anteroposterior (B) radiographs showing in typical findings in osteogenesis imperfecta: diffuse osteopenia, scoliosis, compression of several cervical vertebral bodies, and a focal kyphosis at the midcervical level. (With permission from Song, Maher 2007.) Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Related Related posts: Permanent cardiac pacemaker/implantable cardioverter-defibrillator Cauda equina syndrome Dermatomyositis Arteriovenous fistula Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: 250 Cases in Clinical Medicine Dec 4, 2016 | Posted by admin in GENERAL & FAMILY MEDICINE | Comments Off on Osteogenesis imperfecta Full access? Get Clinical Tree
