Madelung dyschondrosteosis refers to a dysplasia associated with a Madelung deformity 1,2.
Pathology
It is a form of mesomelic dwarfism, especially if the condition is bilateral or there is a family history of short stature.
Associations
Radiographic features
Has radiographic features of a Madelung deformity as well as:
- dysplastic proximal radius
- short forearms
- short tibia/fibula
History and etymology
It is named after Otto Wilhelm Madelung (1846-1926), a German surgeon.