Question
Madelung deformity is a congenital deformity affecting the forearm bone and this results in a bowed appearance of the upper extremity.
The only treatment available is surgery to correct the deformity. This usually involves cutting the deformed bone and re-shaping it to correct the deformity. Bone grafts are frequently required and metal implants such as plates, screws and wires will be used to secure the bone in its new position until the bone ends unite.
I’m sorry to hear about your pain. For an active sportsman, that certainly can be quite distressing. I don’t think you have dislocated as that will really really be painful and will be hard to walk. But popping sounds can be a sign of other illnesses, perhaps you might want to see a doctor to get it properly diagnosed, there are some “childhood” diseases that can predispose patients to hip injuries.
The most common cause of the symptoms described is trigger finger. Trigger finger is a condition where the tendons controlling flexion of the digit become inflamed and swollen. As these tendons glide in and out within a fitting tunnel called a tendon sheath, any increase in girth of these tendons can disrupt the smooth gliding action. Trigger finger is categorized into 4 grades. Grade 1 trigger finger: Initially, the additional friction from the swelling of the tendons cause pain when moving the finger.
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