Skewfoot in patients with osteogenesis imperfecta.
We report skewfoot deformities in two patients who have osteogenesis imperfecta. A discussion will follow proposing etiologies of skewfoot, speculating that the ligamentous laxity often present in children who have osteogenesis imperfecta may predispose the development of skewfoot.
Mirzayan
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Southern California, LAC+USC Medical Center, Los Angeles 90033, USA. lakersdoc@yahoo.com
Cepkinian
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Yu
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Wellisch
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Zionts
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D000293:Adolescent; D015984:Causality; D002648:Child; D018450:Disease Progression; D005260:Female; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D010013:Osteogenesis Imperfecta / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics; D011859:Radiography