Patient Story

  • Orthopedics: Alex

    Orthopedics: Alex

    Eight-year-old Alex is in constant motion. The difference in the length of his legs and wearing a built-up sneaker doesn’t slow him down one bit. His ...

Problems in the Musculoskeletal System

Bowing of Legs

Mild bowing of the legs, either genu valgus or genu varum is characteristic and may require corrective osteotomy. Subluxation of the hips may require also surgery. Legg-Perthes disease has been reported in both male and female patients.

Scoliosis

Scoliosis is typical of Cartilage Hair Hypoplasia. Depending on the degree of curvature, it can be managed observation, bracing, or surgery.


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