Question
A 4-year-old boy was found to have an abnormal wrist joint in his left hand at the age of 2. Initially, the doctor believed it was not serious. However, the recent examination results show regional enlargement at the distal end of the ulna, with CT scans revealing large, hardened trabeculae and uneven bone marrow density. How should this condition be treated?
Answer
Based on the X-ray and CT scan results, the distal end of the ulna may have osteochondroma, which has already invaded the epiphysis, causing the ulna to become shortened and malformed. The treatment plan includes first removing the tumor from the distal end of the ulna and then performing an ulna lengthening surgery. I will be available for consultations in the 10th floor clinic on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM to noon. You can make an appointment online or by phone.