title: Radial longitudinal deficiency. A review and update.
abstract: Treatment of patients with radial longitudinal deficiency remains challenging for the hand surgeon. A thorough knowledge of the anomalous anatomy and the varied presentation is vital to effect a sound treatment plan. This article includes a review of the pertinent historical background, a discussion of current recommendations, and a detailed critical review of recent contributions to the field.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics, Emory University Medical School, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Lourie
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Lins
mesh_terms: D001864:Bone Wires; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000601:surgery; D016267:External Fixators; D006801:Humans; D017880:Limb Deformities, Congenital / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D019857:Osteogenesis, Distraction; D011859:Radiography; D011884:Radius / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures