Bone Abstracts

To point out common patterns of malalignment and deformity in hypophosphatemic rickets and describe treatment principles and techniques as well as common obstacles.Methods: Deformities of the lower limb in hypophosphatemic rickets do not resolve spontaneously under metabolic control of the disease. To prevent severe deformity and joint overload in the growing child guided growth has been shown to be effective in most cases. As recurrence of malalignment ...