Vc. Lees et al., THE SURGICAL-MANAGEMENT OF THE UPPER EXTREMITY ANOMALIES ASSOCIATED WITH DU-PAN-SYNDROME, Journal of hand surgery. British volume, 23B(1), 1998, pp. 57-61
Du Pan syndrome is a rare condition comprising complex brachydactyly w
ith fibular hypoplasia that is inherited in an autosomal recessive man
ner. This article describes experience gained through the management o
f four patients with this disorder. The surgical management of the upp
er limb abnormalities is discussed and a detailed timetable for their
treatment is suggested.