title: [A rare hand malformation, the Freeman-Sheldon syndrome].
abstract: A rare syndrome, first described in 1938 by FREEMAN and SHELDON, two English doctors, is discussed. The condition affects the face and both hands to a degree that no useful function is possible. The characteristic malformations are described in detail. They are caused by a soft tissue disorder and no bony involvement has been found so far. Therefore, the term "Cranio-carpo-tarsal dystrophy" is misleading. Conservative treatment by dynamic splints has brought very little improvement.
mesh_terms: D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005145:Face / Q000002:abnormalities*; D005149:Facial Expression; D006228:Hand Deformities, Congenital; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013577:Syndrome
vernacular_title: Eine seltene Handfehlbildung, Freeman-Sheldon-Syndrom.