J Am Acad Orthop Sur
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J Am Acad Orthop Sur · Oct 2006
ReviewDown syndrome in children: the role of the orthopaedic surgeon.
Down syndrome, the result of trisomy of chromosome 21, is one of the most common chromosomal abnormalities. Patients have a characteristic facial appearance, variable levels of intelligence and self-care skills, and a variety of associated medical conditions. ⋯ Methods of screening for this instability, particularly with regard to participation in sports, are a subject of controversy. Scoliosis, hip instability, slipped capital femoral epiphysis, patellar instability, and foot deformities are other musculoskeletal conditions found in patients with Down syndrome that can be challenging for the orthopaedic surgeon to treat.