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Radioulnar synostosis - illustration of functional difficulties

Case contributed by Matt Skalski
Diagnosis not applicable

Inability to supinate the hand, as is the case in radioulnar synostosis, leads to significant difficulty performing activities of daily living. In this example, a boy taking a drink of water with the hand fixed in a hyper-pronated position. 

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