Loeys-Dietz Syndrome with Bilateral Radial Head Dislocations: A Case Report

Loeys-Dietz syndrome is characterised by vascular aneurysms, hypertelorism, and a bifid uvula. We report on an 11-year-old boy with Loeys-Dietz syndrome who presented with bilateral radial head dislocations and severe osteopaenia with changes of avascular necrosis in both hips causing an outtoeing,...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of orthopaedic surgery (Hong Kong) 2013-08, Vol.21 (2), p.262-265
Hauptverfasser: Rustagi, Tarush, Agashe, Mandar V, Dhamele, Jaideep, Aroojis, Alaric J, Mehta, Rujuta
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Zusammenfassung:Loeys-Dietz syndrome is characterised by vascular aneurysms, hypertelorism, and a bifid uvula. We report on an 11-year-old boy with Loeys-Dietz syndrome who presented with bilateral radial head dislocations and severe osteopaenia with changes of avascular necrosis in both hips causing an outtoeing, wide gait. Considering the poor prognosis for elbow movement and possible radial head dysplasia, surgical reduction of the radial heads was deferred. A subtrochanteric de-rotation osteotomy of the left hip was performed to improve the gait.
ISSN:1022-5536
2309-4990
DOI:10.1177/230949901302100231