Advanced carpal collapse associated with congenital hypoplastic thumb.
We present the long term sequelae of two patients with congenital hypoplastic thumbs. Neither had surgical correction in childhood, but maintained adequate function in their hands. However, both have developed progressive carpal collapse in adulthood, leading to painful wrists.
Morris
A D
AD
Department of Orthopaedic and Accident Surgery, Royal Liverpool, University Hospital, UK.
Jones
W A
WA
D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006228:Hand Deformities, Congenital / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013933:Thumb / Q000002:abnormalities*