Knee Flexion Contractures: Soft Tissue Correction With Monolateral External Fixation from Journal of the Southern Orthopedic Association James F. Mooney III, MD, L. Andrew Koman, MD, Winston-Salem, NC Abstract We assessed the efficacy of progressive soft tissue distraction using monolateral external fixation in the management of severe knee flexion contractures. We prospectively evaluated 10...

We report the results of a prospective study of the surgical release of 45 knee flexion contractures in 28 patients with myelomeningocele... We conclude that surgical release of knee flexion contractures in myelomeningocele improves gait in all children who walk, particularly those with low lumbar lesions. Recurrence of knee flexion...

DESCRIPTION Cockayne syndrome is characterized by abnormal and slow growth and development that becomes evident within the first few years after birth. 'Cachectic dwarfism' describes the outward appearance of afflicted individuals. Other features include cutaneous photosensitivity, thin, dry hair, a progeroid appearance, progressive pigmentary retinopathy, sensorineural hearing loss, dental caries,...