[Proximal radioulnar synostosis within the scope of fetal alcohol syndrome].
The extremely rare finding of a proximal radio-ulnar synostosis in a 5 years-old girl with a fetal alcohol syndrome is presented. Despite the elbow's being fixed at 30 degrees pronation, the patient exhibits good ipsilateral arm function. The difficulties in differential diagnosis and treatment modalities are discussed.
Uthoff
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Unfallchirurgische Klinik, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover.
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D063647:Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D009048:Motor Skills / Q000502:physiology; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D013580:Synostosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology