Untreated Adult Hypoplastic (Small) Thumb

On occasion, an adult comes to my clinic for evaluation of one issue and a previously unrecognized issue is identified.  This type of presentation can come in different varieties and, due to my particular practice type, often we find a birth anomaly that has not been recognized or treated.  This patient is one very interesting […]

Distal arthrogryposis, before and after

Distal arthrogryposis is very different from AMC or other forms of arthrogryposis.  By definition, distal arthrogryposis includes joint tightness (contractures) in the hands and feet.  Here is an excellent Link from NIH.  I have also previous posted on distal arthrogryposis, those links can be found HERE. I wanted to share some early results on a 5 year […]

Fixators for Lengthening. Fun?

External fixators are devices that rest outside of the skin.  They can be used to stabilize broken bones (although not used very often for this purpose today) or to correct a short or angled extremity/ bone.  We use fixators to lengthen small bones such as the thumb to allow pinch or to grow the forearm […]