Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia.

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BACKGROUND: Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (MED) is a common genetically and clinically heterogeneous skeletal dysplasia characterized by early-onset osteoarthritis, mainly in the hip and knee, and mild-to-moderate short stature. Here we report on a 6-generation MED family with 17 affected members. METHOD: The clinical and radiographic data on the 12 affected members still living were scrutinized. A structured...

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