Congenital anomalies of the upper extremity, although less common than congenital heart
disease, are noted in approximately 2 per 1000 live births. 1, 2 This incidence varies by …

Congenital hand anomalies have a wide range of presentations and functional
consequences. Understanding and treatment of these deformities require an understanding …

In the past 10-15 years marked progress has been made in the surgical treatment of
congenital anomalies of the hand. More and more, the reluctance to operate on these …

Abstract Of the 1% to 2% of newborns that are born with congenital defects, 10% of these
are born with upper extremity malformations. Although many classification systems have …

Research on congenital hand anomalies continues to slowly advance the field via
retrospective investigations and surgical technique improvements. This manuscript reviews …

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Although simple" cookbook" treatment plans for most congenital hand problems are not
possible, certain guiding principles should be followed. It is an important to identify when to …

International agreement on a classification for congenital limb malformations or deficiencies
has long been sought. The classification adopted by the American Society for Surgery of of …

Congenital malformations of the hand may be present as part of syndromes. The recognition
of these syndromes directly influences the surgical care of the hand anomaly. The natural …

Congenital malformations have always met with Man's special interest and have stimulated
his imagination with regard to their origins. In former centuries, mainly gross deformities as …