Congenital radioulnar synostosis - case report.
BACKGROUND
Congenital radioulnar synostosis is a rare malformation of the upper limb, with functional limitations of the limb.


METHODS
A 10-year-old child with pain and restricted mobility of the elbow joint was admitted to the hospital. Plain film radiography and CT examination was performed. Radiological examinations showed a congenital radioulnar synostosis. The child underwent surgical treatment - derotational osteotomy.


CONCLUSIONS
Diagnostic imaging including computed tomography with three-dimentional (3D) reconstructions, preceding surgery enables planning of the surgical treatment.
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, District Hospital of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Piekary Śląskie, Poland.
Anna
A
Siemianowicz
Wojciech
W
Wawrzynek
Krzysztof
K
Besler