Causes of fetal radius deficiency

Congenital radial defect is also called clubhand, and the degree of deformity ranges from simple radial dysplasia to complete radial defect. The incidence rate is about one in 100,000. Approximately half of patients have bilateral involvement. The right side is twice as long as the left side. So what is the cause of fetal radius deficiency? Come and learn more about it in detail.

Causes of fetal radius deficiency

The growth and development of the fetus during pregnancy mainly depends on the mother's nutrition. Therefore, if the fetus has this kind of congenital radial bone deficiency during pregnancy, it is affected by many factors, such as congenital genetic inheritance or some environmental influences and some medications taken before pregnancy. Therefore, you must develop a good lifestyle during pregnancy. Your diet must be balanced. Don't take any medicines or other foods that may affect the fetus.

At how many weeks can we accurately determine if the fetus's radius is missing?

Generally speaking, it is more accurate within 20-26 weeks. Congenital radial deficiency, also known as pool cue stick, ranges from simple radial dysplasia to complete radial deficiency. The prevalence is about one in 100,000. About half of the patients had multiple participants. On one side, the right side is twice as large as the left side. Immobilization of hands deformed by radiation therapy using plaster of Paris and splints is recommended immediately after birth. Use a lightweight plastic short-arm straightening splint to fix the straightening splint along the axis of the upper arm. Remove the straightening splint only when the baby starts to use his hands before taking a bath, and put it on at night after learning to use his hands.

Can B-ultrasound fetal chondrodysplasia be cured?

Children's growth hormone is effective in some cases. Very few medical centers have evaluated the efficacy of human pediatric growth hormone in such patients. Foot lengthening surgery can increase the height of some patients. However, this type of surgical treatment requires a long treatment time and will cause many complications.

People with chondroplasia generally require placement of an intraocular aqueduct, which helps prevent English hearing loss caused by frequent ear infections.