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Concomitant achondroplasia and developmental dysplasia of the hip
- Source :
- Arthroplasty Today, Vol 1, Iss 4, Pp 111-115 (2015)
- Publication Year :
- 2015
- Publisher :
- Elsevier, 2015.
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Abstract
- Achondroplasia (ACH) is the most common form of hereditary dwarfism and presents with multiple musculoskeletal anomalies but is not normally associated with premature hip arthritis. Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a spectrum of disease resulting in shallow acetabular depth and a propensity for chronic femoral subluxation or dislocation; it is among the most common causes of premature arthritis. This case report describes the diagnosis of symptomatic DDH in a patient with ACH and highlights difficulties of primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) as a treatment option. Intraoperative radiographic imaging is advised to ensure proper prosthesis placement. Femoral osteotomy may aid visualization, reduction, and avoidance of soft tissue injury. Concomitant ACH and DDH is a challenging problem that can be successfully treated with modified THA.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23523441
- Volume :
- 1
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Arthroplasty Today
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.2368c7e112264b21a0bb81d0c3fa4e03
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.artd.2015.03.001