title: Pediatric limb differences and amputations.
abstract: Congenital limb differences are uncommon birth defects that may go undetected even with prenatal screening ultrasound scans and often go undetected until birth. For children with congenital limb differences, a diagnostic evaluation should be done to rule out syndromes involving other organ systems or known associations. The most common etiology of acquired amputation is trauma. Postamputation complications include pain and terminal bony overgrowth. A multidisciplinary approach to management with the child and family can lead to a successful, functional, and fulfilling life.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, University of California San Diego, 3020 Children's Way, MC 5096, San Diego, CA 92123, USA. Electronic address: joanle@rchsd.org.
authors.forename: Joan T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Le
authors.affiliation: Child Amputee Prosthetics Project, Shriners Hospital - Los Angeles, 3160 Geneva St., Los Angeles, CA 90020, USA; Pediatric Rehabilitation Division, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA.
authors.forename: Phoebe R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Scott-Wyard
mesh_terms: D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000191:economics / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001186:Artificial Limbs; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D038061:Lower Extremity Deformities, Congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D010591:Phantom Limb / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D010808:Physical Examination; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D038062:Upper Extremity Deformities, Congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*
keywords: Amputation; Congenital limb deficiency; Pediatric limb difference