title: Orthopaedic manifestations of Rett syndrome.
abstract: We reviewed nine patients with Rett syndrome, a progressive encephalopathy that is being diagnosed more frequently in the United States. It occurs in females, causing mental deterioration, autistic behavior, and classic hand-wringing motion. The orthopaedic manifestations include scoliosis, lower extremity contracture, and coxa valga. Bracing and surgery are indicated to prevent or correct deformity and maintain ambulation.
authors.affiliation: Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, Tampa Unit, Florida 33612.
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Guidera
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Borrelli
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Raney
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Thompson-Rangel
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Ogden
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001848:Bone Diseases, Developmental / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology; D005684:Gait; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography; D015518:Rett Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000209:etiology