What causes congenital radioulnar synostosis and how common is this condition? I only know that he term "radioulnar synostosis" is used to describe a bony or soft tissue connection between the radius and ulna, the two bones of the forearm. I would like to have more information about this.
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Congenital radioulnar synostosis is caused by failure of separation of bones during utero development between the 5th and 8th week of gestation. Initially, the radius and ulna are connected and separation between these two bones occurs by a process known as "apoptosis," or programmed cell death, and the individual radius and ulna bones are formed. Most cases of congenital radioulnar synostosis occur spontaneously. Approximately one in five cases is associated with a family history of the same condition.
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I was told 20 years ago that the technology was not available to correct this. Can this condition be corrected today?
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