An unusual unilateral deformity of the hand: a case report

A rare case of a congenital unilateral deformity of the right upper extremity is described consisting of: absence of the carpal bones except the capitate and hamate, absence of the first three metacarpal bones and phalanges and a thumb-like extension to the palm of the dislocated radius. No heredita...

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Published in:	Hand Vol. 12; no. 2; p. 197
Main Authors:	Gigis, P I, Kafandaris, P M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-06-1980
Subjects:	Child Female Hand - diagnostic imaging Hand Deformities, Congenital Humans Radiography
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Summary:	A rare case of a congenital unilateral deformity of the right upper extremity is described consisting of: absence of the carpal bones except the capitate and hamate, absence of the first three metacarpal bones and phalanges and a thumb-like extension to the palm of the dislocated radius. No hereditary family history was found.
ISSN:	0072-968X
DOI:	10.1016/S0072-968X(80)80015-5