Madelung's deformity
Madelung's deformity was first described by Madelung in 1878. It is a growth disturbance of the ulnar and volar aspect of the distal radial physis. There are both inheritable and sporadic forms. It produces a 'dinner fork' derformity of the distal radius and wrist. Typically, it affects young girls bilaterally. Treatment is usually non-operative but surgery is occasionally indicated for pain or impingement.
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