Bilateral proximal radioulnar synostosis

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Hands fixed in a hyper-pronation position since birth.

Patient Data

Age: 18 years
Gender: Male

Bilateral bony fusion at the proximal third of the radius and ulna of 6.5 cm length. Hypoplastic with posterior dislocation of the radial head.

Case Discussion

Case of bilateral proximal radioulnar synostosis with posterior dislocation of the radial head, type 3 according to Cleary et al classification.

 

Additional contributor: Z. Boudiaf MD, CHU Constantine

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