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Fragmented epiphyses

MedGen UID:
867862
Concept ID:
C4022253
Anatomical Abnormality
Synonym: Fragmented end part of bone
 
HPO: HP:0100168

Definition

Fragmented appearance of the epiphyses. [from HPO]

Conditions with this feature

Pseudoachondroplastic spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia syndrome
MedGen UID:
98378
Concept ID:
C0410538
Congenital Abnormality
COMP-related pseudoachondroplasia (COMP-PSACH) is characterized by normal length at birth and normal facies. Often the presenting feature is a waddling gait, recognized at the onset of walking. Typically, the growth rate falls below the standard growth curve by approximately age two years, leading to a moderately severe form of disproportionate short-limb short stature. Joint pain during childhood, particularly in the large joints of the lower extremities, is common. Degenerative joint disease is progressive; approximately 50% of individuals with COMP-PSACH eventually require hip replacement surgery.

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PubMed

Lui JC, Colbert M, Cheung CSF, Ad M, Lee A, Zhu Z, Barnes KM, Dimitrov DS, Baron J
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Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg 2018 Mar;22(1):19-25. doi: 10.1097/BTH.0000000000000179. PMID: 29462074
Maruyama M, Takahara M, Satake H
J Orthop Sci 2018 Mar;23(2):213-219. Epub 2017 Dec 22 doi: 10.1016/j.jos.2017.11.013. PMID: 29276039

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Wang C, Zhu Y, Long H, Lin Z, Zhao R, Sun B, Zhao S, Cheng L
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Lee E, Padgett B
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Danger F, Wasyliw C, Varich L
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Maruyama M, Takahara M, Satake H
J Orthop Sci 2018 Mar;23(2):213-219. Epub 2017 Dec 22 doi: 10.1016/j.jos.2017.11.013. PMID: 29276039
Sherk HH, Probst C
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Diagnosis

Tran AT, Nutter K, Singleton T, Nguyen T, Lee D
J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 2023 May-Jun;113(3) doi: 10.7547/22-076. PMID: 37467261
Tordjman D, Hinds RM, Yang SS, Capo JT
Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg 2018 Mar;22(1):19-25. doi: 10.1097/BTH.0000000000000179. PMID: 29462074
Danger F, Wasyliw C, Varich L
Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2018 Feb;22(1):118-124. Epub 2018 Feb 6 doi: 10.1055/s-0038-1627094. PMID: 29409078
Maruyama M, Takahara M, Satake H
J Orthop Sci 2018 Mar;23(2):213-219. Epub 2017 Dec 22 doi: 10.1016/j.jos.2017.11.013. PMID: 29276039
Schoenecker PL
Orthop Rev 1986 Sep;15(9):561-74. PMID: 3331009

Therapy

Tailor K, van Ree J, Stowe T, Ventura B, Sisk C, Courtis J, Camp A, Elzamzami F, van Deursen J, O'Brien R, Baron J, Lui JC
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Huten D, Pasquier G, Lambotte JC
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Agarwal M, Puri A, Gulia A, Reddy K
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J Bone Joint Surg Br 2004 Mar;86(2):244-50. doi: 10.1302/0301-620x.86b2.14284. PMID: 15046441
Atsumi T, Yoshihara S, Hiranuma Y
Clin Orthop Relat Res 2001 May;(386):210-7. doi: 10.1097/00003086-200105000-00027. PMID: 11347838

Prognosis

Tran AT, Nutter K, Singleton T, Nguyen T, Lee D
J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 2023 May-Jun;113(3) doi: 10.7547/22-076. PMID: 37467261
Danger F, Wasyliw C, Varich L
Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2018 Feb;22(1):118-124. Epub 2018 Feb 6 doi: 10.1055/s-0038-1627094. PMID: 29409078
Maruyama M, Takahara M, Satake H
J Orthop Sci 2018 Mar;23(2):213-219. Epub 2017 Dec 22 doi: 10.1016/j.jos.2017.11.013. PMID: 29276039
Chadli L, Steltzlen C, Toanen C, Boisrenoult P, Beaufils P, Pujol N
Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2018 Apr;104(2):223-225. Epub 2017 Nov 15 doi: 10.1016/j.otsr.2017.10.005. PMID: 29104071
Schoenecker PL
Orthop Rev 1986 Sep;15(9):561-74. PMID: 3331009

Clinical prediction guides

Kingery MT, Lowe DT, Egol KA
J Orthop Trauma 2022 Aug 1;36(Suppl 3):S7-S8. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000002385. PMID: 35838564
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