The feet in Apert's syndrome

• Published in: Journal of pediatric orthopaedics Vol. 19; no. 4; p. 504
• Main Authors: Anderson, P J, Hall, C M, Evans, R D, Hayward, R D, Jones, B M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.07.1999
• Subjects: Acrocephalosyndactylia - diagnosis; Acrocephalosyndactylia - diagnostic imaging; Adolescent; Adult; Child; Child, Preschool; Female; Foot - diagnostic imaging; Foot Deformities, Congenital - diagnostic imaging; Foot Deformities, Congenital - surgery; Gait - physiology; Humans; Infant; Male; Orthopedic Procedures - methods; Prognosis; Radiography; Range of Motion, Articular; Sampling Studies; Treatment Outcome

Apert's syndrome (acrocephalosyndactyly type 1) is characterised by anomalies of the cranium, hands, and feet. The cranial and hand anomalies have been investigated, and the management of these is well established. In contrast, the anomalies affecting the feet and their management has previousl...