title: Therapeutic problems in familial poly-epiphyseal dyschondroplasia.
abstract: The writers describe the clinical features of familial poly-epiphyseal dysplasia without spinal involvement affecting two sisters who both underwent surgical treatment with a view to restoring balance in load bearing joints. The satisfactory results are illustrated and "biological" osteotomy is advised in such cases, even if painful symptoms have not yet appeared.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002806:Chondrodysplasia Punctata / Q000235:genetics* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010027:Osteotomy