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Hand involvement in multiple hereditary exostosis
Hand Clinics
|November 1, 1990
Summary
Multiple hereditary exostosis commonly affects hands, with deformities typically occurring at the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint. Surgical intervention is necessary for angular deformities, while metacarpal shortening often requires no treatment.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Genetics
- Skeletal Dysplasias
Background:
- Multiple hereditary exostosis (MHE) is a genetic disorder characterized by the development of multiple osteochondromas.
- Hand involvement is frequent in MHE, but the extent and impact on function require detailed understanding.