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Also known as: ulnar clubhand, radial dysplasia.
Ulnar club hand is a condition in which a child’s wrist is bent in the direction of the pinky finger. It’s a congenital difference that is present at birth.
The cause of ulnar club hand is not entirely clear. It develops in the womb early on.
Symptoms of ulnar club hand can range from a mild tilt of the wrist to a severe deformity in which the wrist is bent severely and the hand is malformed and possibly missing fingers. The ulna can also be absent in some cases.
Some cases of ulnar club hand can be resolved with stretching exercises and splinting or casting to correct the position of the hand. The splint may need to be worn for a few years to resolve the problems. Other cases of ulnar club hand may require surgical treatment.
Reviewed by: Aaron J Berger, MD
This page was last updated on: June 27, 2022 03:25 PM
The only program in Florida specializing exclusively in the treatment of pediatric hand and extremity surgical and therapeutic needs.
Any problem with the hands that develops in a fetus while it’s still in the uterus is known as a congenital hand malformation.
Symbrachydactly is a hand abnormality present at birth that affects only a single limb.
Cast and splints are orthopedic medical devices that are used to hold broken bones in position while they heal themselves.
Hand surgery encompasses a variety of different surgical procedures that can address different problems with the hand and arm. Hand surgeons also perform microsurgical reattachment of amputated digits and limbs, microsurgical reconstruction of soft tissues and bone, nerve reconstruction, and surgery to improve function in paralyzed upper limbs.