Recurrent Syndactyly

Syndactyly is the abnormal connection between fingers- typically skin connection but sometimes bony connection (called complex).  I have written much about it HERE.  There is also information on the internet including some basic information on Wikipedia, NIH, and numerous hospital websites.  While syndactyly is one of the most common congenital upper extremity diagnoses, treatment is not perfect and ‘failures’ […]

Cleft Hand: Beyond the Basics

I have posted numerous times on cleft hand. (See other posts.)  In my world, this is a still an unusual diagnosis and can be challenging as each child is somewhat different than the next.  The early and late treatment of cleft hand, therefore, has to be considered for each child.   Late treatment in cleft hand is […]