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Epiphysiodesis for bilateral irregular closure of the distal radial physis in a gymnast
Author(s) -
Bak K.,
Boeckstyns M.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
scandinavian journal of medicine and science in sports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.575
H-Index - 115
eISSN - 1600-0838
pISSN - 0905-7188
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0838.1997.tb00168.x
Subject(s) - physis , epiphysiodesis , medicine , deformity , wrist , epiphysis , epiphysiolysis , radial fractures , surgery , anatomy , orthodontics , orthopedic surgery , radiography
Wrist pain is a common complaint in gymnasts. Repetitive stress on the distal radial physis may lead to either gradual slipping of the epiphysis or growth disturbances. In some cases growth disturbances of the distal radial physis lead to triangulation of the distal radius and secondary ulnar overgrowth, and eventually a Madelung‐like deformity. The present case report is the first to describe the outcome of epiphysiodesis of the distal radial and ulnar growth dates in a skeletally immature gymnast as a surgical treatment to irevent‐Madelung's deformity.