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Association of a single nucleotide polymorphism in Tbx4 with developmental dysplasia of the hip: a case-control study.
Osteoarthritis and cartilage - 1 Dec 2010
Wang K, Shi D, Zhu P, Dai J, Zhu L, Zhu H, Lv Y, Zhao B, Jiang Q
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OBJECTIVE: Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), formerly known as congenital dislocation of the hip, comprises a spectrum of abnormalities, including abnormal acetabular shape (dysplasia) and malposition of the femoral head during embryonic, fetal and infantile growth periods. Genetic factors play a considerable role in the pathogenesis of DDH. As a key regulator for the hindlimb outgrowth and...
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