Congenital Bilateral Proximal Radio-Ulnar Synostosis in a Nigerian Child
Alabi Ayobami Oyetunji,
Joel-Medewase Victor Idowu,
Olalere Ayankemi Adenike
et al.
Abstract:Congenital radio-ulnar synostosis (CRUS) is a rare skeletal malformation of the upper limb and the most common congenital functional disorder of the elbow joint, causing limitation in forearm rotational movements, which may lead to difficulties with some activities of daily living. We reported a 4-year-old girl with congenital bilateral proximal radio-ulnar synostosis who presented with functional discomfort due to limitation of the prono-supination movements of the forearms and abnormal gestures when handling… Show more
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