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PrintHumeral agenesis/hypoplasia is a rare, non-syndromic limb reduction defect characterized by the unilateral or bilateral presence of a short arm with completely absent or underdeveloped humerus, frequently associated with ulnar and/or radial malformations. Patients may present with the appearance of the forearm directly attached to the shoulder, no articulation at the shoulder joint, impossible passive extension of the arm beyond the mid-axillary line, no elbow joints, bowing of the radius, a short ulna and/or ulnar/radial deviation of the hand at the wrist.
The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) has information and resources for patients, caregivers, and families that may be helpful before and after diagnosis of this condition. GARD is a program of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
View reportOrphanet has a summary about this condition that may include information on the diagnosis, care, and treatment as well as other resources. Some of the information and resources are available in languages other than English. The summary may include medical terms, so we encourage you to share and discuss this information with your doctor. Orphanet is the French National Institute for Health and Medical Research and the Health Programme of the European Union.
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