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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Spondylo-Epi-Metaphyseal dysplasia with joint laxity and severe, progressive kyphoscoliosis
Skeletal Radiology, Volume 5, No. 4, Year 1980
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Description
1. Spondylo-epi-metaphyseal dysplasia with progressive, severe kyphoscoliosis and gross joint laxity is a distinctive entity. The clinical and radiographic manifestations of seven affected children are presented and it is concluded that this disorder is probably more common than previously suspected. Autosomal recessive transmission is likely. 2. Skeletal survey is indicated in all patients with infantile idiopathic scoliosis, kyphosis, or kyphoscoliosis. In this context, radiographic studies of the pelvis may be of great diagnostic value. 3. Referal for expert orthopaedic management is essential for all patients with this disorder, as profound disability with pulmonary and spinal complications may be expected. © 1980 International Skeletal Society.
Authors & Co-Authors
Beighton, Peter H.
South Africa, Cape Town
University of Cape Town
Kozłowski, Kazimierz S.
Australia, Sydney
The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Statistics
Citations: 40
Authors: 2
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1007/BF00580591
ISSN:
03642348
e-ISSN:
14322161
Research Areas
Disability
Maternal And Child Health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative