Acquired Madelung-like deformity in a gymnast.
High-level gymnastic training may cause clinical and radiographic changes in the wrist. A case is reported demonstrating bilateral closure of the ulnar side of the distal radius epiphyseal plate in a patient with a history of high-level gymnastic training. Cumulative microtrauma to the ulnar side of the distal radius epiphyseal plate may cause premature closure leading to a Madelung-like deformity.
Vender
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MI
Connecticut Combined Hand Service, Hartford Hospital, University of Connecticut, Newington Children's Hospital, Conn.
Watson
H K
HK
D000293:Adolescent; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006132:Growth Plate / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006173:Gymnastics; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D011884:Radius / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D000072042:Salter-Harris Fractures; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*