Humero-radial synostosis

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Humero-radial synostosis

Synonyms: Humero-radial fusion

Humero-radial synostosis is a rare genetic congenital joint formation defect disorder characterized by uni- or bilateral fusion of the humerus and radius bones at the elbow level with or without associated ulnar and carpal/metacarpal deficiency leading to loss of elbow motion and in many cases functional arm incapacity. Bowing of radius may be additionally present.

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Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http: //www.orphadata.org. Data version September 2023.

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