Effect of physiotherapy rehabilitation on osteogenesis imperfecta with a midshaft tibial fracture in the 11-year-old patient: a case report

Abstract

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), a brittle bone disease
is a rare genetic condition characterised by skeletal
anomalies that results in higher bone fragility,
reduced bone mass, deformity, and other
connective-tissue signs in which the body is unable
to form healthy bones. This case report presents a
case of an 11-year-old male kid who visited our
hospital with a complaint of pain and deformity in
his left leg. After investigations, he was diagnosed
with osteogenesis imperfecta with a midshaft tibial
fracture of the left leg. Physical therapy
rehabilitation was started and plays one of the
important roles in the management of this
condition along with medical and orthopedic
management. Physical therapy involves
strengthening exercises, stretching exercises,
bracing, functional activities, gait training, etc. This
case study highlighted that physical therapy
rehabilitation along with multidisciplinary care; can
help the patient with pain management and
functional independence which enhances the
patient’s strength, endurance, prevents deformity,
and improves the patient’s quality of life.