Congenital radioulnar synostosis presenting in adulthood - a case report

Alsharif M. H. K., Almasaad J. M., Taha K. M., Elamin A. Y., Bakhit N. M., Noureddin M. A., ...More

PAN AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.36, 2020 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 36
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.11604/pamj.2020.36.75.21413
  • Journal Name: PAN AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Keywords: Congenital, radioulnar, synostosis
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Congenital radioulnar synostosis is a rare developmental skeletal malformation of the upper limb, characterized by the fusion of the proximal ends of the radius and ulna from birth. The failure of prenatal longitudinal segmentation of the adjacent radius and ulna results in a fibrous bony bridge between the radius and ulna. We present a 23-year-old female who presented with pain and restricted mobility of the left elbow joint for 7 years. A plain X-ray was performed for the patient, revealing a diagnosis of congenital radio-ulnar synostosis. Careful evaluation of the anatomical relations and spatial orientation of bony structures is required for the diagnosis and treatment of such cases.