Paley Institute

More results...

Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
page

Treatment Strategies

Treatment for MHE is usually a two-step process:

Treatment for MHE is highly patient-specific and depends on the location of the osteochondromas and the severity of the resulting deformities. Patients with MHE tend to have a large number of osteochondromas all over their bones. We will only treat and resect the osteochondromas that are bothersome; those that stick out and bump or tether other structures (nerves, blood vessels, muscles, other bones), or those that distort joints or restrict the range of motion. The presence of osteochondromas alone is not an indication for surgery. Osteochondromas are only removed when they result in a deformity.

We will assess each patient on a case-by-case basis and make an individualized treatment plan. The following details the most common complications of MHE and how we approach treatment.
  • Hip Deformities
  • Knee Deformities
  • Ankle Deformities
  • Upper Extremity Deformities
  • Limb Length Discrepancies