ULNAR RAY DEFICIENCY

Longitudinal deficiencies of the ulna are very rare deformities. Despi te the cosmetic appearance, patients usually have very functional extr emities. The limb function has been adversely related to ipsilateral h and deformities and radiohumeral synostosis. Surgical treatment should be aimed at correcting such deformities. It is prudent to wait and ob serve patients before definitive wrist or forearm treatment is recomme nded.