BookDonald R. Laub Jr., editor.
Summary: Now in a revised and updated second edition, this book encompasses the current knowledge of genetic and molecular causes of, and surgical and non-surgical treatment for, congenital deformities of the hand. Divided into five sections, this comprehensive text presents the many variations of congenital anomaly encountered in the clinical setting. Part I discusses general considerations for congenital deformity, including embryology and classification, incidence and prevalence, genetics, anesthesia, prosthetics and rehabilitation principles, hand therapy and even psychological considerations for children living with these conditions. The second and third sections present deformities based on failures of formation and/or differentiation of the axis and hand plate respectively: radial and ulnar longitudinal deficiencies, symbrachydactyly, syndactyly (including Apert Syndrome), clinodactyly and captodactyly, and synostosis and coalitions are described in detail, among others. Duplication deformities, such as radial and ulnar polydactyly, are covered in part IV. The final section discussed overgrowth (macrodactyly), amniotic band syndrome, arthrogryposis, Madelung deformity, epidermolysis bullosa and additional generalized skeletal anomalies. All chapters are generously referenced and illustrated with radiography and full-color photographs. Bringing together the latest clinical evidence and surgical interventions, this second edition of Congenital Anomalies of the Upper Extremity will continue to be an excellent resource for orthopedic, hand and plastic surgeons treating young patients with these challenging deformities of the hand.
Contents:
Part I. General Considerations
Embryology and Classification of Congenital Upper Limb Anomalies
Incidence and Prevalence of Congenital Anomalies of the Upper Limb
Genetics of Associated Syndromes
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 Axis Formation/Differentiation
Radial Longitudinal Deficiency: Radius Hypoplasia
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
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
Madelungs Deformity
Epidermolysis Bullosa
General Skeletal Disorders.