Straightening the Bow: Acute Bilateral Femoral Deformity Correction in an Adolescent with X-Linked Hypophosphatemic Rickets – A Case Report with 3 Years Follow-up
Mohamed Ashik, Gokul Raj Dhanarajan, T. Vibin, Senthil Loganathan, Thiyagarajan Umashankar & J. P. Pradeep · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2021
Introduction: X-Linked Hypophosphatemic Rickets (XLHR) occurs due to mutations in PHEX gene leading to a disordered production of FGF23 and hypophosphatemia. This disease is characterized by bowing of lower extremities. Phosphate supplements and oral vitamin medications, partiall...
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