Is Madelung deformity a disability?

If you or your dependent(s) are diagnosed with Madelung Deformity and experience any of these symptoms, you may be eligible for disability benefits from the U.S. Social Security Administration.

Is Madelung deformity rare?

Madelung’s deformity is a rare arm condition that affects the growth plate of the radius, a bone in the forearm. As a child grows, this abnormal growth results in a misalignment where the two long bones of the forearm (the radius and ulna) meet the bones of the wrist.

How common is Madelung’s deformity?

Madelung deformity (MD) is a rare congenital (present from birth) condition in which the wrist grows abnormally and part of the radius, one of the bones of the forearms, stops growing early and is short and bowed. The other forearm bone, the ulna, keeps growing and can dislocate, forming a bump.

What is Madelung’s disease?

Madelung’s disease is a rare disorder of fat metabolism (lipid storage) that results in an unusual accumulation of subcutaneous fat (adipose tissue) deposits around the neck, shoulders, trunk, hips, upper arms and thighs. The fat masses can progress quickly over months or slowly over years.

Is Madelungs deformity hereditary?

All cases of Madelung’s deformity are thought to have a hereditary component; however, the genetic origins are complex and our understanding is evolving. Madelung’s deformity is known to be associated with various skeletal dysplasias and syndromes.

Is deformity a disability?

If your club foot deformity and associated symptoms are severe, you may be qualified to receive disability benefits, provided you meet the requirements as listed in the SSA’s Blue Book under major dysfunction of a joint, which appears in section 1.02.

Is a deformity a disease?

Congenital disorders known as deformities are defined as a secondary bending or change of shape. Commonly, these involve a lack of amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios) buffering the fetus from the pressure of the uterine wall and may be due to leakage or failure to produce fluid.