Humerus rodding involves threading a metal rod
within the shaft of the upper arm bone (humerus). This is performed to
strengthen the bone, correct deformities and prevent repeated fractures. The
rod used can be expanding or non-expanding, and a telescoping rod may be used
to accommodate for bone growth.
Also
Known As:
- Arm surgery
- Arm
lengthening surgery
- Pediatric arm
surgery
- Fragmentation
rodding
- Intramedullary
rodding
- Bailey-Dubow
rodding
- Sofield
procedure for rodding
Conditions
Treated with Humerus Rodding:
Humerus rodding may be used in cases of brittle bone
disease and for fractures that are not healing well.
There are no comparable non-surgical or surgical
alternatives to humerus rodding.
Anesthesia
with Humerus Rodding:
Humerus rodding is performed under general
anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware
during the procedure.
Potential
Complications from Humerus Rodding:
Possible risks following humerus rodding include
infection, bleeding, nerve damage, intraoperative bone fracture, nonunion,
inadequate blood supply and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also
possible for there to be continued fractures or fractures past the rod. In some
cases, the rod can migrate or replacement rodding surgery can be necessary.
Prognosis
after Humerus Rodding:
The prognosis for a positive end result following
humerus rodding is good.
Recovery
from Humerus Rodding:
Total recovery from
humerus rodding takes four to six weeks.
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