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Acquired radial club hand. A case report
Italian Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
|June 1, 1982
Summary
This case study presents an acquired radial club hand, mimicking the congenital form, resulting from a wrist infection. Surgical intervention successfully restored function and appearance.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Hand Surgery
- Pediatric Orthopedics
Background:
- Radial club hand is a congenital limb deficiency.
- Acquired forms are rare and often misdiagnosed.
- Wrist infections can lead to severe deformities.
Observation:
- An unusual case of acquired radial club hand is detailed.
- The condition closely resembled the congenital type.
- It originated from a poorly managed cutaneous wrist infection.
Findings:
- Surgical treatment was performed for the acquired radial club hand.
- The intervention addressed both functional and cosmetic aspects.
- The outcome was a functionally and cosmetically acceptable hand.
Implications:
- Highlights the possibility of acquired radial club hand mimicking congenital presentations.
- Emphasizes the importance of prompt and adequate management of wrist infections.
- Demonstrates the potential for successful surgical correction of acquired radial club hand deformities.