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Progressive scoliosis in Dubowitz syndrome
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, Virginia, USA.
Spine
|November 1, 1995
Summary
This case report details a 17-year-old male with Dubowitz syndrome who developed severe scoliosis. Surgical correction successfully restored spinal alignment and improved balance, highlighting the potential for spinal deformities in this rare syndrome.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Genetics
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Dubowitz syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive disorder.
- Characterized by microcephaly, craniofacial abnormalities, and growth delays.
- Orthopedic manifestations typically involve hands and feet, with spinal deformity being less described.