Management of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus-infected femoral nonunion during lengthening in achondroplasia using circular external fixator: a case report

Abstract Background Achondroplasia, the most common form of rhizomelic dwarfism, occurs in approximately 1 in 25,000 individuals. Clinical features include attenuated growth, rhizomelic limb shortening, and craniofacial abnormalities. Limb-lengthening surgery is widely employed to improve quality of...

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Main Authors: Koji Nozaka, Tsuyoshi Shirahata, Yusuke Yuasa, Naohisa Miyakoshi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-024-08224-0
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