The principles of management of congenital anomalies of the upper limb.
Management of congenital anomalies of the upper limb is reviewed with reference to classification and aetiology, incidence, diagnosis before birth, broad principles of treatment, timing of x rays and scans, functional aims, cosmetic appearance, counselling of parents, therapists, scars, skin grafts, growth, and timing of surgery. Notes on 11 congenital hand conditions are given.
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Fernleigh Consulting Centre, 77 Alderley Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 1PA, UK. Watsonhand@compuserve.com
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000367:Age Factors; D001132:Arm / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005260:Female; D006228:Hand Deformities, Congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000379:methods; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis / Q000379:methods; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D013524:Surgical Flaps