Finger Flexion Deformity

I have previously posted several times on camptodactyly, a condition with a stiff, bent finger.  Those posts can be viewed HERE.  Camptodactyly is relatively common compared to other birth differences of the hand and upper extremity as it can be seen in isolation (i.e., not associated with any other conditions) or in association with cleft hand, […]

Amazing Function in Arthrogryposis

I have blogged many times on arthrogryposis as can be seen HERE.  Our goal as upper extremity (hand) surgeons is to use therapy and surgery to improve function.  The real purpose of our interventions is to allow independent function such as eating, writing, toileting, etc.  There are a series of surgeries which we have found helpful […]

Meetings

I have been away from this blog for too long.  I have been traveling a bit and want to share some information about the meetings I have attended.  I hope and expect to get back to regular blogging this week! POSNA Annual Meeting 2016 POSNA is the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America.  This organization […]