Volume : 8, Issue : 3, March - 2019

CONGENITAL LONGITUDINAL RADIAL DEFICIENCY- A CASE REPORT

Ramesh T. V, Bhanu Theja Guduru, Usha Kiran Mayi Vedula

Abstract :

BACKGROUND-The spectrum of radial longitudinal deficiency is extensive which could be isolated or associated with other anomalies. CASE CHARACTERISTICS- A male neonate presented with deformity of right upper limb along with hypoplasia of thumb , X-ray of right forearm showed complete absence of radius bone along with hypoplastic thumb. OBSERVATION- Isolated radial deficiency is usually a rare entity and thorough examination should be done to rule out other anomalies. MESSAGE- Centralization of wrist on ulna is the standard treatment usually done by 12 months of age.