Congenital Conditions
Metaphyseal dysplasia
Serious
ICD-10: Q78 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: हड्डी का असामान्य विकास · தமிழ்: எலும்பு வளர்ச்சி குறைபாடு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಮೂಳೆ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆ ಅಸ್ವಸ್ಥತೆ · తెలుగు: ఎముక పెరుగుదల లోపం · বাংলা: হাড়ের বৃদ্ধির সমস্যা · मराठी: हाडांच्या वाढीचा विकार · ગુજરાતી: હાડકાના વિકાસની ખામી
About this condition
Metaphyseal dysplasia is a rare genetic bone disorder where the growth plates near the ends of long bones develop abnormally. This causes short stature, bowed legs, and various skeletal deformities that become apparent in childhood. Early diagnosis and orthopedic monitoring can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
Common symptoms
short stature
bowed legs
abnormal bone growth
joint pain
waddling gait
bone deformities
When to see a doctor: as soon as diagnosed or suspected
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | हड्डी का असामान्य विकास · बौनापन · टेढ़ी टांगें · हड्डी की विकृति |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | எலும்பு வளர்ச்சி குறைபாடு · குள்ளத்தன்மை · வளைந்த கால்கள் · எலும்பு சிதைவு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಮೂಳೆ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆ ಅಸ್ವಸ್ಥತೆ · ಕುಳ್ಳುತನ · ಬಾಗಿದ ಕಾಲುಗಳು · ಮೂಳೆ ವಿರೂಪತೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | ఎముక పెరుగుదల లోపం · పొట్టితనం · వంకరగా ఉన్న కాళ్ళు · ఎముక వైకల్యం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | হাড়ের বৃদ্ধির সমস্যা · বামনত্ব · বাঁকা পা · হাড়ের বিকৃতি |
| Marathi (मराठी) | हाडांच्या वाढीचा विकार · बटूपणा · वाकडे पाय · हाडांची विकृती |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | હાડકાના વિકાસની ખામી · નાનું કદ · વાંકા પગ · હાડકાની વિકૃતિ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Metaphyseal dysplasia?
short stature, bowed legs, abnormal bone growth, joint pain, waddling gait, bone deformities.
When should I see a doctor?
as soon as diagnosed or suspected
Is Metaphyseal dysplasia common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Metaphyseal dysplasia?
Severity is classified as Serious. as soon as diagnosed or suspected.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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