Turner Syndrome

Turner syndrome is caused by a chromosomal abnormality. One X chromosome is partly or completely missing.

Orthopaedic problems of turner syndrome are short stature, arm/leg deformities and osteoporosis. In many cases, patients visit the hospital because of short stature and leg deformity.

In turner syndrome, there are special things to consider, which differ from general lengthening or deformity correction. Complex deformity in the femur or tibia should be corrected at the same time.