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Kniest’s Syndrome
- Autosommal Dominant
- short-trunked dispropoinate dwarfism
- defect in type II collagen
Kniest’s Clincal Evaluation
- joint stiffness/contractures
- scoliosis
- kyphosis
- dumbbell shaped femora
- hypoplastic pelvis/spine
- respiratory problems
- cleft palate
- otitis media, hearing loss
Kniest’s Treatment
- optho consult(retinal detachment, myopia)
- Physical Therapy
- recon for DJD
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