Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis
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What is the definition of Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis?

Congenital radioulnar synostosis is a rare condition in which there is an abnormal connection (synostosis) of the radius and ulna (bones in the forearm) at birth. The condition is present in both arms (bilateral) in approximately 60% of cases. Signs and symptoms depend on the severity of the abnormality and whether it is bilateral; people with the condition often have limited rotational movement of the forearm. Pain is usually not present until the teenage years. There are 2 types of radioulnar synostosis: type 1 and type 2. In type 1, the fusion involves 2-6 cm of the area between the radius and ulna bones which is closer to the elbow and the knobby end of the radius that meets the elbow is absent (radial head). In type 2, the fusion is farther from the elbow and there is dislocation of the radial head. Both types result in a limitation of inward roll (pronation) and outward roll (supination) of the forearm, and in type 2 there is also a restriction of extension at the elbow. Congenital radioulnar synostosis is due to abnormal fetal development of the forearm bones, but the underlying cause is not always known. It is sometimes a feature of certain chromosome abnormalities or genetic syndromes. Some cases appear to be inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.

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Elite in Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis

Yongjia F. Yang

Elite in Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis

Yongjia F. Yang

86 Ziyuan Road,

Changsha, CN

Yongjia Yang practices practicing medicine in Changsha, China. Yang is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis, Mosaic Variegated Aneuploidy Syndrome, 47 XYY Syndrome, and Micrognathia.

Experienced in Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis

Dr. Wayne M. Weil

Orthopedics | Hand Surgery

Experienced in Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis

Dr. Wayne M. Weil

Orthopedics | Hand Surgery

Proliance Surgeons

5350 Tallman Ave NW, Ste 500,

Seattle, WA

206-784-8833

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English, Spanish

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Dr. Wayne Weil is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who is well known in the community for his expertise in hand surgery. He sees patients with a wide variety of hand ailments, including carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, dupuytren’s syndrome, thumb arthritis, wrist fractures, and more. Dr. Weil is the only physician in the Swedish Hospital system who performs endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome. Endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery, like the traditional approach to carpal tunnel surgery, boasts excellent outcomes. The advantage is that it is minimally invasive, and patients generally regain function sooner. Likewise, Dr. Weil is one of the only physicians in Seattle who performs the endoscopic cubital tunnel release surgery for cubital tunnel syndrome (or, “cell phone elbow”). Dr. Weil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Weil is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Weil is currently accepting new patients.

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Experienced in Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis

Dr. Sarah Lamont

Orthopedics

Experienced in Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis

Dr. Sarah Lamont

Orthopedics

Aurora Orthopedics

709 Spring Valley Rd,

Burlington, WI

262-767-6020

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English

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Sarah Lamont is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Burlington, Wisconsin. Dr. Lamont is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Accessory Navicular Bone. Dr. Lamont is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.