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J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · Aug 2013
Case ReportsLoeys-Dietz syndrome with bilateral radial head dislocations: a case report.
- Tarush Rustagi, Mandar V Agashe, Jaideep Dhamele, Alaric J Aroojis, and Rujuta Mehta.
- Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2013 Aug 1;21(2):262-5.
AbstractLoeys-Dietz syndrome is characterised by vascular aneurysms, hypertelorism, and a bifid uvula. We report on an 11-year-old boy with Loeys-Dietz syndrome who presented with bilateral radial head dislocations and severe osteopaenia with changes of avascular necrosis in both hips causing an out-toeing, wide gait. Considering the poor prognosis for elbow movement and possible radial head dysplasia, surgical reduction of the radial heads was deferred. A subtrochanteric de-rotation osteotomy of the left hip was performed to improve the gait.
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