Ochronotic arthropathy: skeletal manifestations and orthopaedic treatment

Alkaptonuria is an extremely rare disorder of tyrosine metabolism caused by an autosomal recessive enzymatic deficiency of homogentisic acid (HGA) oxidase, causing its accumulation in collagenous structures, especially in hyaline cartilage. It is characterized by a triad of homogentisic aciduria, bl...

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Main Authors: Khaled Hamed Salem, Alyaa Diaa Elmoghazy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bioscientifica 2025-02-01
Series:EFORT Open Reviews
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Online Access:https://eor.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/eor/10/2/EOR-2023-0112.xml
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