Quality of Life Evaluation Following Limb Lengthening Surgery in Patients with Achondroplasia.
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DOI: 10.1007/s43465-020-00127-1
Abstract: Background The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the quality of life following limb lengthening surgery in patients with achondroplasia. The complications and different lengthening techniques have and effects on mid-term results were… read more here.
Keywords: lengthening surgery; surgery; limb lengthening; patients achondroplasia ... See more keywords
Low Prevalence of Anterior and Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Patients With Achondroplasia
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DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000000662
Abstract: Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries and their subsequent reconstructions are common in the general population, but there has been no research regarding ACL or PCL injuries in patients with… read more here.
Keywords: pcl injuries; prevalence; patients achondroplasia; acl pcl ... See more keywords
What Are the Risks and Functional Outcomes Associated With Bilateral Humeral Lengthening Using a Monolateral External Fixator in Patients With Achondroplasia?
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DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000002209
Abstract: BACKGROUND Many patients with achondroplasia experience functional impairments because of rhizomelic upper extremities (proximal limb shortening). Bilateral humeral lengthening may overcome these functional limitations, but it is associated with several risks, such as radial nerve… read more here.
Keywords: radial nerve; patients achondroplasia; monolateral external; humeral lengthening ... See more keywords
Perioperative Complications Following Spine Surgery in Adult Patients with Achondroplasia.
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DOI: 10.1177/21925682231157373
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVES To describe the common types of complications and their risk factors during spine surgery in patients with achondroplasia. METHODS A retrospective review was performed of medical records of adult… read more here.
Keywords: adult patients; spine surgery; surgery; patients achondroplasia ... See more keywords