Madelung's deformity: treatment by osteotomy of the radius and Lauenstein procedure

J Hand Surg Am. 1987 Mar;12(2):202-4. doi: 10.1016/s0363-5023(87)80271-x.

Abstract

A 22-year-old woman with Madelung's deformity was treated by radial osteotomy and a Lauenstein procedure. This technique allows near normal restoration of the distal radius architecture, support of the ulnar side of the carpus, maintenance of forearm pronation and supination, and a satisfactory cosmetic result.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arthrodesis
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / congenital*
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery
  • Osteotomy
  • Radius / surgery*
  • Syndrome
  • Wrist / abnormalities*
  • Wrist / surgery
  • Wrist Joint / surgery*