Multiple osteochondromas (MO) in the forearm

  • John Ham
  • Mark Flipsen
  • Marianne Koolen
  • Arnard van der Zwan
  • Konrad Mader

Abstract

Multiple osteochondromas (MO) are a rare autosomal dominant disorder characterized by the presence of osteochondromas located on the long bones and axial skeleton. Patients present with growth disturbances and angular deformities of the long bones as well as limited motion of affected joints. Forearm involvement is found in a considerable number of patients and may vary from the presence of a simple osteochondroma to severe forearm deformities and radial head dislocation. Patients encounter a variety of problems and symptoms e.g., pain, functional impairment, loss of strength and cosmetic concerns. Several surgical procedures are offered from excision of symptomatic osteochondromas to challenging reconstructions of forearm deformities. We describe visualizing, planning and treating these forearm deformities in MO and, in particular, a detailed account of the surgical correction of Masada type I and Masada type II MO forearm deformities.

Bibliografische Daten

OriginalspracheEnglisch
ISSN1828-8936
DOIs
StatusVeröffentlicht - 11.2016
PubMed 27738974