Radial Club Hand is a rare congenital condition characterized by the underdevelopment or absence of the radius bone in the forearm, leading to hand and wrist deformities. It differs from other congenital hand conditions based on the specific absence or deformity of the radius bone.
Common causes of Radial Club Hand are typically considered genetic or developmental, with a multifactorial etiology involving early limb development variations.
Club hand is a rare birth defect also known as ‘Radial club hand’ with-
Radial club hand is classified into four types based on the severity of the defects and degree of radius bone present. Type 1 is the mildest form with type 4 being the most severe and common.
The goal of the treatment is to
This highly specialized and complex surgery is typically performed in stages during the first few years of a child’s life.
1. Radiographs of the forearm are taken at the age of 1 year.
2. The child is assessed for suitability for surgical intervention at the age of 1 year.
3. The child is assessed for movements at the elbow joint and function of the biceps (elbow flexion)
4. Type 1 club hand- mild deformity- stretching exercises and radial bone osteotomy and fixator application (lengthening).
5. Type 2 to 4 club hand- moderate to severe deformity – centralization or planarization procedure.
6. At about 2 years of age the child, thumb is made with the index finger (index pollicization) if it is underdeveloped.
It is done for the treatment of radial club hand. The radially deviated hand is centrally placed or ulnarly placed (towards your little finger) during surgery. It is done at 1 year of age.
Centralization procedure should not be done in
Centralization /Ulnarization procedure
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Radial Club Hand is a rare congenital condition characterized by underdevelopment or absence of the radius bone in the forearm, often leading to hand and wrist deformities. It differs from other congenital hand conditions based on the specific absence or deformity of the radius bone.
Radial Club Hand is typically considered a congenital anomaly with genetic or developmental factors at play. The exact cause can be multifactorial, involving variations in early limb development.
Symptoms of Radial Club Hand may include a shortened or curved forearm, wrist, and finger deformities. The specific symptoms vary based on the extent of radial bone involvement.
Diagnosis typically involves a clinical examination by a pediatric specialist, along with imaging studies like X-rays to evaluate the severity of radial bone involvement and the deformities present.
Kayakriti Clinic specializes in Radial Club Hand management with a focus on surgical correction and post-operative rehabilitation. Their approach includes a team of experts experienced in pediatric hand and upper limb surgery.
Kayakriti Clinic offers a patient-centric approach to Radial Club Hand treatment, providing age-appropriate surgical plans, post-operative care, and long-term follow-up to optimize limb function and appearance.
Yes, parents of newborns or infants with Radial Club Hand, or their caregivers, can schedule a consultation with Kayakriti Clinic through their official website or contact information to discuss their child’s unique case and receive expert care tailored to their baby’s radial club hand needs.
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