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  2. Nail–patella syndrome - Wikipedia

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    It is also referred to as iliac horn syndrome, hereditary onychoosteodysplasia (HOOD syndrome), Fong disease or Turner–Kieser syndrome. [2] Diagnosis of NPS can be made at birth but is common for it to remain undiagnosed for several generations. While there is no cure available for NPS, treatment is available and recommended.

  3. Infrapatellar fat pad syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Symptoms may worsen if the knee is overly straightened or bent for too long a period. [2] Complications may include an inability to fully straighten the knee. [2] The underlying mechanism may involve bleeding, inflammation, or insufficient space for the fat pad. [2] This may occur as a result of trauma or surgery to the knee. [1]

  4. Autosomal recessive multiple epiphyseal dysplasia - Wikipedia

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    Autosomal recessive multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (ARMED), also called epiphyseal dysplasia, multiple, 4 (EDM4), multiple epiphyseal dysplasia with clubfoot or –with bilayered patellae, [1] is an autosomal recessive [2] congenital disorder affecting cartilage and bone development.

  5. Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia - Wikipedia

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    Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (MED), also known as Fairbank's disease, is a rare genetic disorder (dominant form: 1 in 10,000 births) that affects the growing ends of bones. Long bones normally elongate by expansion of cartilage in the growth plate (epiphyseal plate) near their ends.

  6. Bethlem myopathy - Wikipedia

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    Symptomatic treatment, which aims to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life is the main treatment method of Bethlem myopathy. It is believed that physical therapy , stretching exercises , orthoses such as braces and splints , and mobility aids like a walker or wheelchair are beneficial to patient's condition.

  7. Patellofemoral pain syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Treatment typically involves rest and rehabilitation with a physical therapist. [6] Runners may need to switch to activities such as cycling or swimming. [3] Insoles may help some people. [3] Symptoms may last for years despite treatment. [3] Patellofemoral pain syndrome is the most common cause of knee pain, affecting more than 20% of young ...

  8. Bullous keratopathy - Wikipedia

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    When affected by some reason, such as Fuchs' dystrophy or a trauma during cataract removal, endothelial cells suffer mortality or damage. [1] The corneal endothelial cells normally do not undergo mitotic cell division, and cell loss results in permanent loss of function.

  9. Microfracture surgery - Wikipedia

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    In February 2008, Saris et al. published a large-scale study claiming that CCI results in better structural repair for symptomatic cartilage defects of the knee than microfracture surgery. According to the study, one year after treatment, the regenerated tissue associated with CCI is of better quality than that of microfracture surgery. [15]