Humero-ulnar synostosis
Synonyms: Humero-ulnar fusion
A rare joint formation defect characterized by a bony connection between the humerus and the ulna resulting in fixed flexion of the forearm usually near 90°. The condition may be associated with upper limb hypoplasia. It may be sporadic or familial and occur uni- or bilaterally.
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Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http://www.orphadata.org. Data version April 2024
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