Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva: A rare case series

Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva: A rare case series

Background: Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva is a rare autosomal dominant connective tissue disorder with a prevalence of 2 per million individuals. Activating mutation of ACVR1, a bone morphogenetic protein receptor causes ossification of extra-skeletal structures like ligaments, tendons, and...

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Main Authors: Lokesh kumar Sekaran, Nirosha Ponnuraj, Vijayaraja Elangovan, Dheepan Kumar Sakthimohan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-12-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Reports
Subjects:
Heterotrophic ossification
Hallux valgus
ACVR1
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773157X23000656

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