2 Common Types of an Uncommon Condition- Symbrachydactyly

When I consider all of the different patients with a birth anomalies that I have the privilege to evaluate and treat, there is no question that symbrachydactyly is the diagnosis most often misnamed or unnamed.  Amniotic constriction band is perhaps most commonly given as the incorrect diagnosis for the patients. Symbrachydactyly literally means short, webbed […]

An Unusual Pollicization Procedure

Radial polydactlyly (extra thumb) is a relatively common problem for those of us who treat kids with birth differences/ anomalies of the upper extremity.  Please see the following link for previous posts on the topic LINK.  Sometimes these can be treated by a “straightforward” procedure with excision of the extra thumb and stabilization of the primary […]

Early Action in Madelungs Deformity

Years ago, I met an 7 year young lady who came to my office with no complaints.  Mom brought her even though she had no hand or wrist pain and no functional limitations.  The reason for the visit was a strong family history of Madelungs deformity (mom and sister).  There was no clinical evidence of […]