Congenital radial head dislocation

Tarek Mardam-Bey, Errol Ger

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Abstract

Fifty patients with 77 congenitally dislocated radial heads were reviewed to assess the diagnostic features, functional limitations, symptomatology, and results of treatment. Twenty-three patients had associated anomalies of the affected upper extremity, and 35 had anomalies in other parts of the body. In six patients no other anomaly was found, all six had bilateral involvement. No patient had congenital radial head dislocation as a unilateral isolated anomaly, and therefore we doubt its existence. Functional limitation with congenital radial head dislocation is minimal and pain is uncommon. Radial head excision relieves pain and improves appearance; however, it does not increase motion.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)316-320
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Hand Surgery
Volume4
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1979
Externally publishedYes

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