Single-stage management of a neglected radial club hand deformity in an adult. (10th February 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vaishya, Raju; Agarwal, Amit Kumar; Vijay, Vipul; Mancha, David Ghorau
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2015
• Publication Date: 2015-02-10
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2014-208682
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Radial club hand is an intercalary congenital deformity involving the forearm, wrist and hand. A congenital absence of radius (partial or complete) and ulnar bowing are classical radiographic abnormalities seen in this condition. This deformity is usually treated surgically in infants and young children but the management of this problem in an adult is complex and challenging. We present a neglected case of an adult with severe and rigid deformity that was successfully treated by one-stage correction involving ulnar osteotomy and wrist arthrodesis, simultaneously.