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Dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica (Trevor‘s disease) of the acetabulum

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Unphysiological joint stress leads to problems and subsequently to joint destruction. We report a rare case of dysplasia epiphysialis hemimelica (DEH) of the triradiate cartilage of the acetabulum. In addition to clinical symptoms, we point out the specific therapy and outcome of the afflicted child.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedics, Kliniken Dortmund, Beurhausstraße 40, 44137, Dortmund, Germany

    Lars-Christoph Linke, Klaus Buckup & Klaus Kalchschmidt

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Linke, LC., Buckup, K. & Kalchschmidt, K. Dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica (Trevor‘s disease) of the acetabulum. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 125, 193–196 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-004-0764-4

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