Congenital synostosis between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones

J Hand Surg Am. 1988 Jan;13(1):83-8. doi: 10.1016/0363-5023(88)90206-7.

Abstract

Congenital synostosis between the fourth and fifth metacarpals is a rare congenital anomaly. This article reports the clinical features, hand pattern profiles, and dermatoglyphics of 14 patients with congenital synostosis between their fourth and fifth metacarpals. Surgical procedures are discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Dermatoglyphics
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Metacarpal Bones / abnormalities*
  • Metacarpal Bones / diagnostic imaging
  • Metacarpal Bones / surgery
  • Methods
  • Radiography
  • Synostosis* / diagnostic imaging
  • Synostosis* / surgery