A National Public Radio (NPR) story has brought attention to 3-D printing and the world of prosthetics. http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2013/06/18/191279201/3-d-printer-brings-dexterity-to-children-with-no-fingers Prosthetic limbs are tricky for any age patient and especially for children. First, prosthetics are expensive and the growing child needs new prosthetics on a regular basis due to growth. Second, prosthetics can be a challenge to […]
Month: June 2013
Traumatic Madelungs Deformity
Madelungs is a deformity of the wrist related to abnormal growth. It is typically an inherited condition but may appear without any family members being affected. I just realized that I have not posted on this condition and will blog more on the topic soon. Today I want to write about one variety of Madelungs– […]
Camptodactyly, Unusual Cause
Camptodactyly is a flexion deformity of the finger, typically the small finger, and is typically caused by an imbalance between the flexors and extensors of the PIP joint. There have been a number of specific causes identified including abnormal muscle insertion, a tight flexor digitorum superficialis tendon, and weak extensor tendons. Most patients with camptodactyly […]
Clinodactyly Minimally Invasive Treatment
Clinodactyly is defined as a deviation of a finger. Most commonly, it involves the 5th finger curved towards the ring finger but can also involve the thumb or any other finger. We have reviewed clinodactyly previously http://congenitalhand.wustl.edu/2013/01/clinodactyly.html In an established clinodactyly in an older child, treatment is based on functional limitations. Therapy has never been proven […]