Proximal radio-ulnar synostosis

Case contributed by Ceyhun Hacı
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Restricted elbow movements.

Patient Data

Age: Child
Gender: Male

Left elbow

x-ray

There is bony fusion of the proximal end of radius and ulna.

Case Discussion

Proximal radio-ulnar synostosis is a congenital condition caused by failure of differentiation that leads to the presence of a bony fusion between the proximal radius and ulna.

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