Medical Definition of Diastrophic dwarfism
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Short-limbed dwarfism (diastrophic means twisted, thus scoliosis) X-ray features: short flared metaphyses with flattened epiphyses in tubular bones of extremities, equinovarus deformity of feet -- major joints subluxed, spine: kyphoscoliosis with gradual decrease in interpediculate distance toward caudal end of lumbar spine, hands, hitch-hiker's thumb - widely abducted, hypoplastic first metacarpal, other metacarpals too broad, especially at growing end, carpal bones with too many centres ossified
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Diastrophic Dwarfism
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