Deformity Correction in an Adult With Hypophosphatemic Rickets

Vitamin D-resistant hypophosphatemic rickets is an X-linked genetic disorder that presents with varying degrees of bone deformities that usually involve the tibia and femur. The deformities affect the patient's quality of life and restrict their ability to ambulate, resulting in significant psychological distress. In this report, we present an adult case of hypophosphatemic rickets with severe bilateral tibial bowing, treated with multiple osteotomies and intramedullary nail fixation, resulting in marked improvement in ambulation.

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Cureus
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2025-09-16
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.92503
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Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments
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Deformity Correction in an Adult With Hypophosphatemic Rickets

Asim Mohabbat, Samirah S Alharbi, Mashael M Muwanis
Cureus
Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments
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Deformity Correction in an Adult With Hypophosphatemic Rickets

Asim Mohabbat, Samirah S Alharbi, Mashael M Muwanis
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Abstract

Vitamin D-resistant hypophosphatemic rickets is an X-linked genetic disorder that presents with varying degrees of bone deformities that usually involve the tibia and femur. The deformities affect the patient's quality of life and restrict their ability to ambulate, resulting in significant psychological distress. In this report, we present an adult case of hypophosphatemic rickets with severe bilateral tibial bowing, treated with multiple osteotomies and intramedullary nail fixation, resulting in marked improvement in ambulation.

CureusVol. 17(9)
Taibah University (SA), Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Hospital (SA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 73%
Parathyroid Disorders and Treatments
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