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Journal of Anesthesia & Pain Medicine(JAPM)

ISSN: 2474-9206 | DOI: 10.33140/JAPM

Impact Factor: 1.8

Anesthetic Management of Femur Fracture in a Pediatric Patient with Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Abstract

Ayushi Patel, Aniket R Aghara, Kamla Mehta, Saurin Panchal, Vismit Gami and Dev Desai

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) presents challenges in anesthesia due to fragile bones, risk of cervical spine instability, and potential for difficult airway management. We present the case of a 7-year-old male with OI Type I undergoing open reduction internal fixation of a right subtrochanteric femur fracture. Despite anticipated airway difficulties and musculoskeletal abnormalities, meticulous planning and vigilant anesthesia management ensured a successful outcome.

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