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The role of arthrography in the management of dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica

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Dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica can be diagnesed on plain radiographs of the affected areas. However, double contrast arthrography in three new cases provided additional information. The cartilaginous portions of the lesion at the articular surface of the bone were precisely demonstrated, aiding the orthopedic surgeon in deciding which patients should have surgery and planning the extent of operation necessary.

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  1. Department of Radiology (Section of Pediatric Radiology) at the University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

    Angelena M. W. Ho M.B.B.S., Caroline E. Blane M.D. & Thomas F. Kling Jr. M.D.

  2. Department of Surgery (Section of Pediatric Orthopedics) at the University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

    Angelena M. W. Ho M.B.B.S., Caroline E. Blane M.D. & Thomas F. Kling Jr. M.D.

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Ho, A.M.W., Blane, C.E. & Kling, T.F. The role of arthrography in the management of dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica. Skeletal Radiol 15, 224–227 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00354065

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