INTRODUCTION Pycnodysostosis is a rare genetic disease characterized by osteosclerosis and bone fragility. The clinical aspects are varied including short stature, acro-osteolysis of distal phalanges, and dysplasia of the clavicles. Oral and maxillofacial manifestations of this disease are very clear. The head is usually large, a beaked nose, obtuse mandibular angle, and both maxilla and mandib...

To cite: Mol S, Kraan G. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/ bcr-2016-214527 DESCRIPTION A 56-year-old woman presented to the hand clinic, with a 6-month history of progressive painful and swollen acra, resulting in a weakened grip. Her medical history included psoriasis vulgaris since 2006, with progressively worsening skin abnormalities. She could not r...

Introduction: Hairiness in humans has been attracting the attention of anthropologists for a long time. Many investigators studied hair growth over the body including the axillary hair, pubic hair and the hair on the phalanges of the fingers. They tried to study the racial, geographical and sexual variations in hair pattern in different populations. Aim of the work: The present investigation ai...

Giant-cell reparative granuloma occurring outside the jaw is unusual, being seen predominantly in the tubular bones of the hands and feet. It produces a lucent, expansile lesion in the metacarpals, metatarsals, or phalanges. The authors describe the radiographic and pathological features of 5 cases and review the literature.

87:1380-1388, 2005. J. Bone Joint Surg. Am. David Ring Malunion and Nonunion of the Metacarpals and Phalanges This information is current as of August 19, 2006 Subject Collections (64 articles) Hand • (357 articles) Bone Trauma Fracture • (300 articles) Trauma • (122 articles) Hand/Wrist • (503 articles) Adult Trauma • (24 articles) Fracture Healing • Articles on similar topics can be fou...