Complete sacral agenesis--a case report.
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We report a case of a girl with complete sacral agenesis associated with arthrogrypotic-like deformity. This case demonstrates that a posterior knee release and braces following operation are effective treatment for knee-flexion contractures. Accordingly it is suggested that a supracondylar osteotomy is not required for mild or moderate recurrence of knee-flexion contractures.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Kurume medical journal
دوره 38 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1991