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Developmental Foot Deformities in Patients with Connective Tissue Disorders.

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» Foot deformities make up a large percentage of all orthopaedic complaints in patients with Down syndrome, Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Larsen syndrome, and osteogenesis imperfecta. » Some common causes… Click to show full abstract

» Foot deformities make up a large percentage of all orthopaedic complaints in patients with Down syndrome, Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Larsen syndrome, and osteogenesis imperfecta. » Some common causes of foot deformities in these conditions include increased ligament laxity, hypotonia, and hypermobility of the joints. » Treatment options for syndromic foot deformities include the use of foot orthoses, physical therapy, bracing, and various surgical procedures. » There is limited evidence supporting the use of surgical intervention to correct foot deformities associated with Down syndrome, Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Larsen syndrome, and osteogenesis imperfecta. Therefore, further research is needed to determine the short-term and long-term outcomes of these procedures.

Keywords: deformities patients; patients connective; tissue disorders; connective tissue; developmental foot; foot deformities

Journal Title: JBJS reviews
Year Published: 2023

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