Orthopaedic Problems in 35 Patients With Organic Acid Disorders

Conclusions: Most in this cohort of patients with OAD also had an orthopaedic abnormality. It is important for physicians treating these patients to understand their propensity for musculoskeletal problems. When treating patients with OAD, it is important to initiate and maintain communication with specialists in several disciplines and to develop collaborative treatments for this unique population. Level of Evidence: Level IV—prognostic study.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Metabolic Source Type: research