J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
November 2024
Background: Chronic osteomyelitis poses a formidable challenge for orthopedic practitioners in clinical practice. Chimeric perforator flap is a commonly used repair method for chronic osteomyelitis. The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical efficacy of chimeric anterolateral thigh flap (C-ALTP) and chimeric thoracodorsal artery perforator flap (C-TDAP) for the treatment of chronic osteomyelitis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDevelopmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), characterized by acetabular deformity that manifests from loose ligaments to complete dislocation of the hip, can cause notable pain and dysfunction and lead to hip dislocation, secondary fractures, scoliosis, and osteoarthritis of hip. Variants in may produce a spectrum of malformations in multiple organs, especially the skeleton. This study aimed to identify the genetic etiologies of DDH patients and provide genetic testing information for further diagnosis and treatment of DDH.
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