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J Wrist Surg 2019; 08(03): 176-179
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1685488
Special Review: Madelung's Deformity
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Madelung's Deformity of the Wrist—Current Concepts and Future Directions

Satish Babu
1   Frimley Park Hospital, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, United Kingdom
,
Joseph Turner
2   East Surrey Hospital, Canada Avenue, Redhill, United Kingdom
,
Sheena Seewoonarain
3   St. Richard's Hospital, Spitalfield Lane, Chichester, United Kingdom
,
Sanjay Chougule
4   East Surrey Hospital, Canada Avenue, Redhill, United Kingdom
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22 December 2018

04 March 2019

Publication Date:
22 April 2019 (online)

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Abstract

Madelung's deformity of the wrist arises from premature closure of the medial and volar aspect of the distal radial physis. True Madelung deformities reveal the presence of a “Vickers” ligament which is a short, volar, radioulnar ligament. Clinically, patients report increasing deformity, pain, and poor range of motion. Radiological features include increased radial inclination, volar tilt of the distal radius, and a positive ulnar variance. Surgical intervention usually comprises either a “Vickers” ligament release and distal radius physiolysis or a radial dome osteotomy. In future, EOS Imaging could aid diagnosis by providing more detailed images of the deformity while minimizing radiation exposure. Furthermore, three-dimensional printing and computer-navigated deformity correction could revolutionize management by facilitating simulation training, expediting surgery, and reducing intraoperative error.

Keywords

Madelung - wrist - DRUJ - deformity - congenital
 

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