Wrist Joint Skeletal Changes in Children With Transfusion-dependent Thalassemia
Conclusion:
Chelation therapy, particularly with deferiprone, may cause distal ulnar growth arrest causing ulnar shortening and progressive radial bowing in these children.
Level of Evidence:
Level IV—case series.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Upper Extremity Source Type: research