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Aplasia of the hand

Alexey Kryvenko, medical expert
Last reviewed: 07.07.2025

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Aplasia of the hand is a complete absence of the rays of the hand with only the bones of the wrist present on the affected side. With such developmental defects, only prosthetics are possible.

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What do need to examine?

Hand

How to examine?

Ultrasound of the wrist and hand joints

Who to contact?

Orthopedic traumatologist

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