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Centralization of Radial Club Hand

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  • Mohamed El-Kasaby

    (Mansoura University, USA)

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Radial club hand, often referred to as radial longitudinal deficiency (RLD), is a rare congenital condition characterized by an underdevelopment and malformation of the radial side structures of the forearm and hand. The anomaly, first described by Petit in 1733, is characterized by a significant shortening of the forearm, radial angulation of the wrist, impaired range of digital motion and limited strength in pinch and grip. In addition, the thumb is always affected with a varying degree of hypoplasia or aplasia. It, encompasses a collection of congenital deformities characterized by hypoplasia of bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and vasculature on the radial aspect of the forearm [1,2]. Radial club hand is a rare condition, occurring in approximately 1 in every 30,000 live births, with a slightly increased incidence in males. The anomaly occurs bilaterally 50% of the time, and is frequently asymmetrical [3].

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  • Mohamed El-Kasaby, 2015. "Centralization of Radial Club Hand," Orthopedics and Rheumatology Open Access Journals, Juniper Publishers Inc., vol. 2(1), pages 1-3, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:adp:joroaj:v:2:y:2015:i:1:p:1-3
    DOI: 10.19080/OROAJ.2015.02.555576
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