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Congenital or developmental deformity due to premature closure of ulnar volar physis of distal radius. More common in adolescent females; associated with Léri-Weill dyschondrosteosis, Turner syndrome. Clinical: wrist pain, cosmetic deformity, limited pronation/supination. X-ray: increased volar and ulnar tilt of distal radius, carpal wedging, positive ulnar variance. Treatment: mild—observation; severe—physiolysis, corrective osteotomy, ulnar shortening.
Introduction Scaphoid fractures are the most common fractures of the carpal bones, accounting for approximately 60–70% of all carpal fractu...
Case Presentation A young male presented with severe wrist pain following a motorcycle accident 3 days ago. The mechanism involved a fall on an o...
Case Presentation A 28-year-old male presented to the emergency department following a road traffic accident with severe pain and deformity of th...
What is the most common association with Madelung deformity?
Which of the following radiological features is NOT characteristic of Madelung deformity?
A 15-year-old girl presents with wrist pain and a noticeable deformity of the wrist. On X-ray, there is a positive ulnar variance and carpal wedging. What is the likely d...
Which surgical intervention is considered in severe cases of Madelung deformity?
What is the typical age of presentation for Madelung deformity?
Which clinical sign is most commonly observed in patients with Madelung deformity?
What is the primary cause of the physeal arrest in Madelung deformity?
In which condition is Madelung deformity NOT commonly associated?
Which of the following best describes the wrist motion limitations in Madelung deformity?
What is the typical female-to-male ratio observed in cases of Madelung deformity?