title: Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia tarda.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To present a case of spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia (SED) tarda in a 14-yr-old boy.
  
  
  METHODS
  The patient suffered from chronic bilateral hip pain and range of movement was decreased. Radiographic examination showed findings consistent with skeletal dysplasia tarda.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The patient was given specific stretching exercises and encouragement to stay active. Physiotherapy was provided to strengthen the hip adductor muscles.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The presence of short stature, symmetrical hip dysplasia and abnormal vertebral bodies should raise the suspicion of a skeletal dysplasia, specifically spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia.
authors.affiliation: Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, Ontario.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Martel
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Cté
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Dzus
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010009:Osteochondrodysplasias / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular