Abstract
Of 248 dwarfs with Achondroplasia, Pseudoachondroplastic dysplasia, Metaphyseal chondrodysplasia. Diastrophic dwarfism, Morquio syndrome, and Spondylo-epiphyseal dysplasia Congenita, 85 were managed by orthopedic methods. Experience with bracing is generally unsatisfactory. Surgical lengthening of the lower extremities is not recommended. A number of other surgical procedures are advisable in selected cases.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Achondroplasia / complications
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Ankle / pathology
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Arm / pathology
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Axis, Cervical Vertebra / pathology
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Braces
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Cervical Atlas / pathology
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Dwarfism / complications*
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Dwarfism / diagnostic imaging
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Dwarfism / pathology
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Dwarfism / surgery
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Female
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Hip / growth & development
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Hip Dislocation / etiology
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Humans
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Infant
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Knee / pathology
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Kyphosis / etiology
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Leg / pathology
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Lordosis / etiology
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Mucopolysaccharidosis IV / pathology
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Mucopolysaccharidosis IV / surgery
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Osteochondrodysplasias / complications*
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Osteochondrodysplasias / surgery
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Radiography
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Scoliosis / etiology
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Spinal Cord Compression / etiology
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Wrist / pathology