ABSTRACT
Dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica (DEH) or Trevor's disease is a rare developmental disorder of asymmetric epiphyseal cartilage overgrowth accompanied by an accessory, epiphyseal ossification center. No published reports exist of metacarpal or phalangeal DEH. We report a case of bilateral DEH of the index finger: right-sided distal index metacarpal and left-sided index proximal phalanx. Both were surgically corrected with excision of the accessory ossification center; a transepiphyseal cartilaginous wedge was excised, and the articular surface was maintained. Follow-up shows maintenance of alignment without recurrence at 12 and 18 months after operation.
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Finger Joint/surgery , Fingers , Joint Diseases/surgery , Metacarpophalangeal Joint/surgery , Osteochondrodysplasias/surgery , Osteogenesis , Female , Humans , InfantABSTRACT
This article enumerates and examines the existing epidemiologic data on racquet sports injuries. A framework is provided for the evaluation and interpretation of future studies and research.