Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences on calcified tissues

ba0006p169 | (1) | ICCBH2017

Orthopaedic management of leg length discrepancy in Proteus syndrome: a case series

Crenshaw Molly , Goerlich Cara , Ivey Lauren , Sapp Julie , Keppler-Noreuil Kim , Scott Allison , Biesecker Leslie , Tosi Laura

Background: Proteus syndrome (PS) is a rare mosaic disorder comprising asymmetric bony and soft tissue overgrowth leading to significant morbidity. Placement of guided growth hardware with subsequent epiphyseal arrest improves leg length and angular deformities in pediatric patients without PS.Presenting problem: The purpose of this study was to review the surgical approach and present outcomes, complications, and recommendations in eight patients with P...