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What is Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia?
Mild dwarfism
Normal spine and facies, sometimes stubby digits, hip dysplasia (often the 1st symptom)
Very common today
Autosomal dominant or recessive
The symptoms and clinical problems of Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia include abnormal ossification, very stunted metacarpals and metatarsals, irregular femora, knock knees, waddling gait, and early arthritis of the hip. There are two forms of Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia: Ribbing (mild) and Fairband (more severe). Multiple Ephiphyseal Dysplasia is a disproportionate form of dwarfism which does not progress until a child is school aged or sometimes in the teens. It is characterized by delayed and/or irregular ossification at multiple epiphyseal. Hip dysplasias are often the first symptoms of Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia.