Meyer dysplasia

ORPHA: 168621

Contents

1. Overview
2. Available Treatments
3. Clinical Presentation
4. Classification & Codes

Overview

Meyer dysplasia of the femoral head is a mild localized form of skeletal dysplasia characterized by delayed, irregular ossification of femoral capital epiphysis

Available Treatments (0)

No treatments linked yet

Clinical trials or compassionate use may be available — consult a specialist.

Clinical Presentation

Signs and symptoms associated with Meyer dysplasia, sourced from HPO and Orphanet clinical annotations.

Delayed skeletal maturationDelayed femoral head ossificationMulticentric femoral head ossificationIncreased total leukocyte countWaddling gaitElevated erythrocyte sedimentation rateLimited hip movementLower limb painAntalgic gaitCongenital hip dislocationFeverFlattened femoral headEnlarged tonsils

Classification & Codes

Orphanet Code

ORPHA:168621

Meyer dysplasia

Orphanet	`ORPHA:168621`
Treatments	0 drug(s)
Symptoms on record	13 signs
Status	published

Factual Authority

Last Updated3/20/2026

Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet

Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO