Bilateral congenital hypoplasia of the carpal scaphoid bone

J Hand Surg Am. 1989 Mar;14(2 Pt 1):291-4. doi: 10.1016/0363-5023(89)90023-3.

Abstract

A case of bilateral congenital scaphoid hypoplasia, with wasting of the thenar muscles and absence of certain muscles of the forearm is presented. The patient had additional congenital disorders of the vertebrae, skull and elbow.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Diseases, Developmental / congenital
  • Bone Diseases, Developmental / diagnostic imaging
  • Carpal Bones / abnormalities*
  • Carpal Bones / diagnostic imaging
  • Carpal Bones / growth & development
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Skull / abnormalities
  • Spine / abnormalities