Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by overgrowth, predisposition to tumors and congenital malformations. From an orthopedic perspective, corrective surgery (symmetric epiphysiodesis) is frequently required to treat lower limb length discrepancy.
We use modern and excellent surgical techniques to intervene on the pathology “Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome“
Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by overgrowth, predisposition to tumors and congenital malformations. From an orthopedic perspective, corrective surgery (symmetric epiphysiodesis) is frequently required to treat lower limb length discrepancy.
- See the fact sheet: Hemi-epiphysiodesis (guided growth) for leg length discrepancies (LLD)
Techniques for pathology Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome