Skewfoot in patients with osteogenesis imperfecta

Citation
R. Mirzayan et al., Skewfoot in patients with osteogenesis imperfecta, FOOT ANKL I, 21(9), 2000, pp. 768-771
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
FOOT & ANKLE INTERNATIONAL
ISSN journal
10711007 → ACNP
Volume
21
Issue
9
Year of publication
2000
Pages
768 - 771
Database
ISI
SICI code
1071-1007(200009)21:9<768:SIPWOI>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
We report skewfoot deformities in two patients who have osteogenesis imperf ecta. A discussion will follow proposing etiologies of skewfoot, speculatin g that the ligamentous laxity often present in children who have osteogenes is imperfecta may predispose the development of skewfoot.