BookDonald R. Laub Jr., editor.
Summary: Written by leading experts in the fields of pediatrics, orthopedic surgery, and plastic and reconstructive hand surgery, Congenital Anomalies of the Upper Extremity encompasses the current knowledge of genetic and molecular causes of, and surgical and non-surgical treatment for, deformities of the hand. The book covers the many variations of congenital anomaly encountered in the clinical setting. Embryology, classification, incidence, and anesthesia considerations are discussed first, followed by physical medicine, rehabilitation and therapy management, including psychological considerations, for children living with these conditions. Failures of formation and differentiation of the fingers and hand plate, duplication, and overgrowth, as well as other generalized anomalies, are then presented in detail, including symbrachydactyly, syndactyly, Apert syndrome, polydactyly, amniotic band syndrome, and Madelung deformity, among others. Complete with plentiful photographs and illustrations to guide the clinician in preparing for and performing the necessary treatments, this is an essential book for hand surgeons, orthopedists and plastic surgeons.
Contents:
Part I. General Considerations
Embryology and Classification of Congenital Upper Limb Anomalies
Incidence and Syndromes Associated with Congenital Anomalies of the Upper Limb
Anesthesia Concerns in Congenital Anomalies of the Upper Extremity
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Management of Children with Congenital Anomalies of the Upper Extremity
Therapy Management of Children with Congenital Anomalies of the Upper Extremity
Visible Distinctions and Congenital Anomalies of the Upper Extremities: Psychological Considerations
Part II. Failure of Formation/Differentiation
Radial Longitudinal Deficiency: Radius
Radial Longitudinal Deficiency: Surgical Reconstruction of Congenital Thumb Hypoplasia
Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis
Ulnar Longitudinal Deficiency
Symbrachydactyly
Dorsal-Ventral Deficiency
Part III. Failure of Hand Plate Formation/Differentiation
Syndactyly: A Review of the Current Knowledge on the Genetic Understanding and Management Techniques
Apert Syndrome
Central Deficiency (Cleft Hand)
Camptodactyly and Clinodactyly
Synostosis and Coalitions of the Hand and Wrist
Congenital Clasped Thumb
Part IV. Duplication
Radial Polydactyly
Ulnar Polydactyly and Ulnar Dimelia
Part V. Overgrowth, Amniotic Band, and Generalized Anomalies
Macrodactyly
Amniotic Band Syndrome
Arthrogryposis
Madelung Deformity
Epidermolysis Bullosa
Osteogenesis Imperfecta.