Is the Apert foot an overlooked aspect of this rare genetic disease? Clinical findings and treatment options for foot deformities in Apert syndrome

Is the Apert foot an overlooked aspect of this rare genetic disease? Clinical findings and treatment options for foot deformities in Apert syndrome

Abstract Background Apert syndrome is characterised by the presence of craniosynostosis, midface retrusion and syndactyly of hands and feet, thus, synonymously referred to as acrocephalosyndactyly type I. Considering these multidisciplinary issues, frequently requiring surgical interventions at an e...

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Main Authors: Alexandra Stauffer, Sebastian Farr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Apert syndrome
Foot deformity
Treatment options
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-020-03812-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-020-03812-2

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