Article
The musculoskeletal manifestations of Prader-Willi syndrome.
Journal of pediatric orthopedics - 1 Jun 2010
Shim Jong Sup, Lee Sang Hak, Seo Sung Wook, Koo Kyung Hyo, Jin Dong Kyu
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder with an associated anomaly in chromosome 15, and has been reported to increase prevalence of scoliosis, but little information is available regarding its association with other musculoskeletal manifestations. The aim of this study was to evaluate musculoskeletal manifestations in 36 patients with PWS and to determine the effects of risk factors,...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Age Factors
- Body Mass Index
- Bone Malalignment
- Child
- Female
- Foot Deformities
- Genotype
- Humans
- Male
- Obesity
- Prader-Willi Syndrome