Progressive subluxation of the wrist in sickle-cell disease

Mir Sadat-Ali; M. Sankaran-Kutty; M. Kannan Kutty

doi:10.1016/S0363-5023(88)80098-4

Research Article| Volume 13, ISSUE 4, P571-573, July 1988

Progressive subluxation of the wrist in sickle-cell disease

Mir Sadat-Ali, MD, DOrth, FICA
Mir Sadat-Ali
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Reprint requests: Mir Sadat-Ali, MD, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, King Fahd University Hospital, King Faisal University, P.O. Box 40071, Alkhobar 31952, Saudi Arabia.
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From the Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Pathology, King Fahd University Hospital, King Faisal University, Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia
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M. Sankaran-Kutty, MChOrth, FRCS(Eng)
M. Sankaran-Kutty
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From the Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Pathology, King Fahd University Hospital, King Faisal University, Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia
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M. Kannan Kutty, MD, FRCP, FRCPA
M. Kannan Kutty
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From the Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Pathology, King Fahd University Hospital, King Faisal University, Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia
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Progressive subluxation of the wrist as a sequel to vasoocclusive crisis of sickle-cell disease is described. This shares many features with Madelung's deformity. The management depends on the functional disability and the cosmetic appearance. One of our patients needed surgical correction to improve the deformity and the range of motion.

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Accepted: October 14, 1987

Received: December 23, 1986

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*No benefits in any form have been received or will be received from a commercial party related directly or indirectly to the subject of this article.

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