Bone Abstracts

The objectives of this talk are to discuss the assessment, management, and operative indications of upper limb deformities in osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). The indications for operative treatment of upper limb deformities have evolved with the advent of improved medical treatment (bisphosphonates) and long bone rodding in the lower extremities. Long bone rodding in the lower extremities has become standard treatment in OI. However, upper limb deformities are less commonly trea...

Biographical DetailsDr Marie Gdalevitch completed both her medical and orthopedic surgery degrees at McGill University. Following her residency, Dr M Gdalevitch pursued her first fellowship in limb lengthening and deformity correction at the International Center for Limb Lengthening in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr M Gdalevitch then embarked on her second fellowship in pediatric orthopedics and...