Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia

Internationally Recognized Treatment for MED

Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (MED) is a disorder of bone and cartilage development that results in small irregular epiphyses (ends of long bones that are next to the joints). It usually isn’t diagnosed until a child is at least two years old and starts to feel pain in the joints like arthritis. Nemours is world-renowned for diagnosing and treating skeletal dysplasias, including MED. Our world-renowned experts have the experience to diagnose and identify symptoms caused by multiple epiphyseal dysplasia. We’re here to answer your questions and build a personalized care plan to relieve symptoms and help your child live life to the fullest.

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Services We Offer for Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia

Nemours offers a full range of care for kids and teens with MED. Services vary by specialist and location, but may include:

advanced medical imaging to monitor changes in the bones, joints and organs
congenital heart defect expertise that includes heart surgery
fetal diagnostic testing in our perinatology and fetal medicine centers to help us diagnose and make a treatment plan for when your baby’s born
gastroenterology helps with nutrition support
genetic testing to assist with diagnosis and family planning
neonatal care for coordinated, critical care immediately after birth
orthopedic care from one of the largest and most widely respected pediatric programs in the world, providing innovative work in spine surgery and limb realignment
orthotics and prosthetics that can be custom-made right in the hospital
otolaryngology (or “ENT”) expertise for ear infections and early audiology needs due to structural differences
pain management programs just for kids to help with symptoms or post-surgery pain
physical medicine and rehabilitation offer physical, occupational and speech therapy
plastic surgery for reconstruction needed for function and appearance
psychology and social work to help kids emotionally cope with their condition
pulmonology care for newborns with respiratory needs and ongoing infections as kids grow
transition of care when it’s time for adult care and services

Why Choose Us for Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia and Care

Nemours Children’s Health System has been recognized for delivering advanced pediatric orthopedic care since 1940. Families from all over the world travel to see our skeletal dysplasia experts. Our genetics doctors have the experience and training to diagnose even the rarest types of skeletal dysplasia, like multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (MED). Once we’ve identified your child’s condition, our care teams work together to create a personalized treatment plan that meets your family’s needs.

Treatment is led by our world-renowned pediatric orthopedic experts, including Dr. William Mackenzie. Since skeletal dysplasia can evolve and change with time, Nemours has established one of the world’s top pediatric imaging programs to track and measure changes to children’s bodies.

Our care navigators coordinate appointments since most kids need to see different specialists, and some may need multiple surgeries. We also help kids with MED achieve the highest possible function and quality of life through access to Nemours experts, clinical programs and support services, including:

clinical trials research opportunities
support services and community resources

Regional Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia Highlights

Services, programs, facilities and care teams differ at each location. Call for details.

Delaware Valley/Greater Philadelphia

US News and World Report's Best Children's Hospital for Orthopedics

We offer complete care for children with multiple epiphyseal dysplasia at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children (Wilmington, Del.) and select Nemours duPont Pediatrics locations.

duPont Hospital for Children is ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the nation for pediatric orthopedics and surgery by U.S. News and World Report .

Central Florida

We offer complete care for children with multiple epiphyseal dysplasia at Nemours Children’s Hospital (Orlando) and select Nemours Children’s Specialty Care locations.

Northeast Florida

We offer complete care for children with multiple epiphyseal dysplasia at Nemours Children’s Specialty Care, Jacksonville and our hospital affiliates, Wolfson Children’s Hospital and Mayo Clinic in Florida, with outpatient and follow-up appointments available at select Nemours locations.

Nemours orthopedic specialists provide the care and orthopedic surgery and hold dual physician leadership roles at Wolfson Children’s Hospital’s orthopedics team, ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the 50 best children’s hospitals in the nation for orthopedics.

Northwest Florida

We offer care for children with multiple epiphyseal dysplasia at Nemours Children’s Specialty Care, Pensacola and our hospital affiliate, West Florida Healthcare, with outpatient and follow-up appointments also available at select Nemours Children’s Specialty Care locations.