|
East and Central African Journal of Surgery
Association of Surgeons of East Africa and College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa
ISSN: 1024-297X EISSN: 1024-297X
Vol. 18, No. 2, 2013, pp. 119-126
|
Bioline Code: js13039
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
Document available free of charge
|
|
East and Central African Journal of Surgery, Vol. 18, No. 2, 2013, pp. 119-126
en |
Humeroradioulnar Synostosis in an African Child: A Case Report.
Agaba-Idu Musa, A.
Abstract
This is a report of humeroradioulnar synostosis at left elbow, in a girl from Sokoto, Nigeria in
whom there is no history of hereditary/congenital diseases. This case is the thirtieth reported in
literature. This defect was not solitary. Plain radiography revealed other deformities: In the right
upper limb, the humerus, radius and ulna were well developed. There were three metacarpals and
three fingers. In the left upper limb, there was humeroradioulnar synostosis and partial radial
hemimelia. There were two metacarpals and three fingers. Treatment was offered but the child was
not brought back to the hospital. This is the first case of humeroradioulnar synostosis reported
from Africa.
Keywords
Humeroradioulnar synotosis
|
|
© Copyright 2013 - East and Central African Journal of Surgery
|
|