Congenita radioulnaris synostosis

Synostosis radioulnaris congenita belongs to the atrophic congenital defects of the upper limbs.

Definition and clinical picture

 * congenital fusion of the proximal end of the radius and ulna, in some types associated with dislocation of the head of the radius
 * supination is not possible or severely limited

Therapy

 * operative therapy does not have good results, it is not recommended