Evaluation and Treatment of Hip Dysplasia in Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease - 10/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.ocl.2005.12.002
Gilbert Chan, MD a, J. Richard Bowen, MD a, S. Jay Kumar, MD a, b, ⁎ 
a Department of Orthopedics, Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803, USA
b Thomas Jefferson University, 1020 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
⁎Corresponding author. Department of Orthopedics, Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, 1600 Rockland Road., Wilmington, DE 19803
Résumé |
The hip dysplasia seen in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is neuromuscular in nature. It usually presents in the second or third decade of life and is initially asymptomatic but may later present with pain and gait abnormalities. Treatment should be aimed at addressing the acetabular and femoral components of the dysplasia. Early recognition is essential to avoid serious morbidity associated with the condition.
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Vol 37 - N° 2
P. 203-209 - avril 2006 Retour au numéro
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