Sustained hip flexion contracture after femoral lengthening in patients with achondroplasia

Sustained hip flexion contracture after femoral lengthening in patients with achondroplasia

Abstract Background Hip flexion contracture often occurs after femoral lengthening in patients with achondroplasia, but few studies have investigated its development in these patients. The purpose of this study was to analyze sustained hip flexion contracture in achondroplasia patients who underwent...

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Main Authors: Mi Hyun Song, Tae-Jin Lee, Jong Hyeop Song, Hae-Ryong Song
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Hip
Flexion contracture
Achondroplasia
Femoral lengthening
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-018-2344-8

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