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There is a rare and special type of macrodactyly that is called the hyperostotic variety. This disease occurs later than the classical forms of macrodactyly and shows massive
osteocartilaginous deposits around the joints. A new case is reported. The cause of
this disease could be previous trauma.
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Publication history
Accepted:
November 6,
1987
Received:
August 18,
1987
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© 1988 American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
