title: Duplicated longitudinal bracketed epiphysis 'kissing delta phalanx' in the hand.
abstract: The duplicated longitudinal bracketed epiphysis ("kissing delta") phalanx has been described rarely. These delta bones have a bizarre appearance and are often associated with other developmental abnormalities such as central polydactyly. We have seen a total of 13 kissing delta phalanges in the hands. We discuss their natural history, look at the associated anomalies and consider the treatment options for this very rare congenital anomaly.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California 92350, USA. lkent@som.llu.edu
authors.forename: V E
authors.initials: VE
authors.lastname: Wood
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Shuren
mesh_terms: D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D004838:Epiphyses / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D006228:Hand Deformities, Congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D017689:Polydactyly / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies