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January 12, 2021January 12, 2021

FAQs About Hemiepiphysiodesis for XLH

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Hemiepiphysiodesis or guided growth is a surgical technique used to gradually correct angular deformities, such as bow legs, in the still-growing bones of children with X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH). During a ... Read more

December 4, 2020December 4, 2020

FAQs About Crysvita for XLH

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Crysvita (burosumab) is a treatment for people with X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) developed by Kyowa Kirin and Ultragenyx. It is the only U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved treatment for XLH that targets ... Read more

February 13, 2020February 14, 2020

FAQs About X-Rays

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X-ray imaging is a commonly used tool in the diagnosis of X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH), a rare genetic disorder characterized by low phosphate levels in the blood. This article answers some ... Read more

January 10, 2020

FAQs About XLH

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Being diagnosed with rare genetic diseases, such as X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH), can often leave patients and their caregivers worried and overwhelmed. To help alleviate some confusion, we present answers to ... Read more