Question
Identify the Orthopaedic disorder depicted in Photograph
A. Congenitalradio-ulnar synostosis
B. Radial club hand
C. Congenital absence of ulna
D. Madelung deformity
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Madelung deformity is due to premature closure or defective development of the ulnar third of the distal epiphysis of the radius. This deformity results in a radial shaft that is bowed with increased interosseous space and dorsal subluxation of the distal radio-ulnar joint. It can be bilateral in 50-66% of patients