A Dictionary for Birth Anomalies of the Upper Extremity

As much as I try to write for the non- physician, there are still medical terms throughout my blog posts. So, in an effort to simplify the terms and explain some basic concepts in the field of congenital hand, I will provide a dictionary of sorts.  I hope this helps simplify the terms and ideas. […]

Extra Digits- What Happens After Treatment

Postaxial polydactyly is the medical term for an extra digit on the pinky side of the hand.  It is far and away the most common location for an extra digit.  It is much more commonly seen in African Americans compared to whites (the reverse is true with radial polydactyly– thumb side).  There is a definite […]

Short Fingers- Treatment Choices

Symbrachydactyly means short and webbed fingers but the term really includes a wide range of presentations.  I have previously posted on symbrachydactyly a number of times and this Post summarizes the 7 different types of hand appearance.  I have also written that I prefer certain techniques to lengthen the fingers such as bone lengthening or web space […]