Abstract
We report here a case of Stickler syndrome associated with pes planovalgus deformity. At the age of 8 years the patient had corrective surgery for deformities of the feet, and the present symptoms at 15 years old are both gonalgia and pedalgia after moderate exercise. His myopia has not led to retinal detachment.
This syndrome, an autosomal dominant connective tissue disorder with some variable expressivity, is a relatively rare multiple congenital anomaly. The major symptoms are skeletal joint changes including epiphyseal dysplasia, and severe congenital myopia. Without treatment, the latter may easily lead to total blindness. Therefore, it is important that the orthopedic surgeon proceeds a complete physical examination; and if this syndrome is suspected, consultation with other specialists should be necessary as soon as possible.
