Presentation
Limited range of motion at the wrist
Patient Data
Age: 3 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Proximal radio-ulnar synostosis
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Suggestion of a proximal radioulnar synostosis on the lateral view.
From the case:
Proximal radio-ulnar synostosis
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Dedicated elbow x-ray confirms the presence of a proximal radioulnar synostosis.
Case Discussion
The patient's reduced range of motion was reduced supination/pronation. Radioulnar synostoses are most common in the proximal third.