Orthopaedic manifestations of Rett syndrome.
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.
Guidera
K J
KJ
Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, Tampa Unit, Florida 33612.
Borrelli
J
J
Raney
E
E
Thompson-Rangel
T
T
Ogden
J A
JA
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