Bilateral Madelung deformity

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Known deformities of both forearms since childhood. Restricted mobility.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Dorsal and radial bowing of the radius with positive ulnar variance and “V-shaped” proximal carpal row consistent with Madelung deformity.

Dorsal and radial bowing of the radius with positive ulnar variance and “V-shaped” proximal carpal row consistent with Madelung deformity.

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