Ulnocarpal arthrodesis for recurrent radial clubhand deformity in adolescents.
Two adolescents with bilateral radial clubhand, hypoplastic thumbs, and thrombocytopenia are reported. Ulnocarpal arthrodesis provided these patients with pain-free wrists and improved their function.
Rayan
G M
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Orthopedic Surgery Department, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City.
D000293:Adolescent; D001174:Arthrodesis; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007596:Joints / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011182:Postoperative Care; D014457:Ulna / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*