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Progeria surgery
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Surgery is not the first-line treatment option for patients with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS). Surgery is usually reserved for patients with hip dislocation.
Indications
Indications
- Surgery is not the first-line treatment option for patients with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS). Surgery is usually reserved for patients with either:
- Hip dislocation
- Reconstructive hip surgery can be done in patients who are suffering with hip dislocation.
- But the risk of comorbidities after the surgery should be considered.
- Hip dislocation
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vamsikrishna Gunnam M.B.B.S [2]