Neuropathic joint

Case contributed by Guilherme Pioli Resende
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of congenital brachial palsy.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Hypoplasia and lateralization of the right humeral head, with protuberance of the greater tuberosity. Hypoplastic and retroverted glenoid. Predisposition to glenohumeral instability.

Case Discussion

Follow-up of congenital paralysis of the left brachial plexus, with limited movement of the affected limb.

Contributed by Dr. Hemilianna Hadassa Silva Matozinho M.D. and Dr. Arthemizio Antônio Lopes Rocha M.D.

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