[Bilateral transversal humeral defect accompanied by defects of lower limbs--an attempt of improvement of upper...

Motor system is the most common localization of congenital defects. Disturbances of limb formation resulting in a total defect of a limb fragment are most difficult to treat. Transversal defects within the arm are usually unilateral and rarely accompanied by other congenital mutilations. The exceptional case is presented of a child with bilateral humeral transversal defect accompanied by transversal defect of a right thigh, and bilateral hip joint dysplasion. The etiology of the mutilation is unknown. The child was able to move on a wheel-chair as well as thanks to well innervated arm-stumps and a single foot to perform many activities of daily life, although some of them with a serious difficulty. The commonly stated decision was taken to operate the child aiming at improvement of limb's function. That was achieved by a reconstructive procedure creating a pincer-like enlargement of arm-stump's ending. Arm lengthening seems to be necessary in the near future.