Article
Orthopedic aspects of the Marfan phenotype.
Clinical orthopaedics and related research - 1 Apr 1992
Joseph K N, Kane H A, Milner R S, Steg N L, Williamson M B, Bowen J R
Abstract excerpt
Thirty-six patients with the phenotypic features of Marfan's syndrome (arachnodactyly, abnormal ratio of arm span to height, ligamentous laxity, and tall stature) were evaluated and classified into three groups. Group 1 represented definite Marfan's syndrome and included patients with two or more major signs, with additional minor signs as described by McKusick (18 patients). Group 2 represented probable Marfan's...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Bone and Bones
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Female
- Foot Deformities, Congenital
- Hand Deformities, Congenital
- Humans
- Infant
- Male
- Marfan Syndrome
- Phenotype