Open AccessThe Natural History of Lower Extremity Malalignment
Author(s) -
Philip K. McClure,
John E. Herzenberg
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of pediatric orthopaedics/journal of pediatric orthopedics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.318
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1539-2570
pISSN - 0271-6798
DOI - 10.1097/bpo.0000000000001361
Subject(s) - medicine , natural history , asymptomatic , deformity , physical therapy , orthopedic surgery , pediatrics , surgery
Lower extremity malalignment is a common problem presented to pediatric orthopaedists. Risk for early arthritis is often a concern among parents seeking advice and treatment. We seek to review previous research with regard to the natural history of malalignment.