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Proximal radio-ulnar synostosis

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Limited range of motion at the wrist

Patient Data

Age: 3 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Suggestion of a proximal radioulnar synostosis on the lateral view. 

x-ray

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. 

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