title: The principles of management of congenital anomalies of the upper limb.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Fernleigh Consulting Centre, 77 Alderley Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 1PA, UK. Watsonhand@compuserve.com
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Watson
mesh_terms: 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