Publications by authors named "Michael K D Benson"

There are no clear explanations for the spectrum of hip dysplasia nor for the observation that in normal and dysplastic hips, final development may be unpredictable with or without treatment. Immunohistochemical and histological studies of a three month old child's acetabulae were performed. Multiple inclusions were found in the lateral ring epiphysis and in the three flanges of the triradiate cartilage.

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Primary hip disorders, such as congenital hip dislocation, have rarely been reported in children with osteogenesis impefecta (OI). Protrusio acetabuli and coxa vara secondary to severe osteopenia and recurrent fractures are common. Perthes' disease in association with osteogenesis imperfecta has not been reported previously.

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Synostoses at the elbow joint are rare. The literature divides them into three groups based on the nature of bony ankylosis; the commonest are humeroradial synostoses. Approximately 150 cases have been reported.

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