Humerus varus in a patient with pseudohypoparathyroidism

J Korean Med Sci. 2005 Feb;20(1):158-61. doi: 10.3346/jkms.2005.20.1.158.

Abstract

A 7-yr-old girl presented with progressive shortening of the right upper arm and limitation of shoulder motion. Pseudohypoparathyroidism associated with Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy was diagnosed by biochemical, hormonal and radiographic studies. Her condition was complicated by severe humerus varus on the right side. Proximal humeral valgization osteotomy and concomitant humeral lengthening resulted in an improvement of the shoulder joint motion and activity in daily life.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bone Diseases / complications*
  • Bone Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Bone Diseases, Developmental / diagnosis
  • Bone Lengthening
  • Child
  • Female
  • Foot / diagnostic imaging
  • Hand / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Humerus / diagnostic imaging*
  • Joint Deformities, Acquired / diagnosis
  • Osteotomy
  • Pseudohypoparathyroidism / complications*
  • Radiography
  • Time Factors