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Radial polydactyly.

Authors :
Ezaki M
Source :
Hand clinics [Hand Clin] 1990 Nov; Vol. 6 (4), pp. 577-88.
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

Excessive longitudinal segmentation of the radial portion of the limb bud results in the clinical presentation of duplicated and triphalangeal thumbs. These are common congenital problems with various possible associated anomalies and variable inheritance patterns. Reconstruction of a thumb with stable joints, muscle balance, and good alignment requires attention to each tissue component at the time of the initial surgery.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0749-0712
Volume :
6
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Hand clinics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2269673