I am sharing a few photographs from a patient with a particularly challenging form of radial longitudinal deficiency (RLD) because several important points are shown nicely. There is such a dramatic difference between the surgically treated left side and the right side before surgery. There is a great deal of deformity on the right side and […]
Tag: birth differences
Camptodactyly (bent finger)
Camptodactyly is a condition that may present in infancy or in adolescence. The PIP joint (see below) does not straighten for a variety of different reasons. It can be very different from patient to patient. It can involve one finger or multiple fingers. It can be a nuisance or can fundamentally interfere with function. My […]
Hand Society (ASSH) 2023 Travels
The ASSH Annual Meeting was in Toronto this year. As usual, it was a fabulous meeting and its always great to connect with friends from across North America and the world. There were very good pediatric sessions throughout the week! We had a fantastic Pediatric Hand Study Group (PHSG) meeting. The group continues to grow with a goal […]
Understanding the Specifics of Upper Extremity Birth Differences, Part 2
It has been far too long since my post on the “Why” of Birth Differences. I apologize and I know at least some of you have been awaiting this post. No excuses but I am now on a new platform and the transition took time. This is Part 2 in which I will review some of the […]