title: Ray Resection for Progressive Macrodactyly of the Hand: Surgical Technique and Illustrative Cases.
abstract: Macrodactyly of the hand is a rare condition. Although the underlying mechanism is being more fully elucidated, surgical intervention is typically required to improve the size and function of the affected digits. However, when an involved digit(s) is rapidly progressive in size, ray resection amputation may be the most appropriate treatment. Clinical cases are presented to illustrate single-digit and 2-digit ray resection amputations for progressive macrodactyly.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA.
authors.forename: Peter M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Waters
authors.affiliation: The Hand and Upper Extremity Center of Georgia, Atlanta, GA. Electronic address: b.gillespie@handcenterga.com.
authors.forename: Bryce T
authors.initials: BT
authors.lastname: Gillespie
mesh_terms: D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006228:Hand Deformities, Congenital / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013997:Time Factors; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology
keywords: Congenital hand; macrodactyly; ray resection