Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia tarda.
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.
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Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, Ontario.
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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