Ulnar Longitudinal Deficiency

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  • rare - 1 in 100,000
  • fibrous analage creates deformity
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Ulna longitudinal deficiency

  • 50% assoc with other MSK anbnormalities
  • not with systemic problems (like radial club hand)
  • PFFD
  • fibula hemimelia
  • scoliosis
  • phocomelia
  • wrist normally stable
  • elbow normally not
  • hypoplasia
  • partial aplasia
  • total aplasis
  • radiohumeral synostosis
  • most common
  • Aim to create stable arm in a functional position using digital rotational osteotomies
  • May be difficult to create stable yet mobile elbow
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