title: Radiographic changes in arthrogrypotic knees.
abstract: We evaluated the knees of 62 patients with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita radiographically. Abnormal radiographs were noted in 34. The abnormalities consisted of both congenital and chronic changes secondary to long-standing clinical deformities including patellar elongation, malposition, flattening of the femoral condyles, joint incongruity, tibial plateau irregularities, tibial and femoral fractures, fibula hypoplasia, soft-tissue thickening, valgus deformity, and dislocation. The radiographic findings were consistent with the degree of longstanding physical deformity and can be used as a guide to the severity of the condition and the need for treatment.
authors.affiliation: Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, Tampa Unit, Florida 33612-9499.
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Guidera
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Kortright
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Barber
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Ogden
mesh_terms: D001176:Arthrogryposis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography