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Congenital hand

Congenital hand differences, classification, and reconstructive options.

  1. FESSH-035 · Intermediate · Syndactyly — epidemiology, classification, timing of release, vascular anatomy and web creep

    Syndactyly

    Regarding congenital syndactyly of the hand:

  2. FESSH-043 · Intermediate · The Oberg–Manske–Tonkin classification, the Bayne–Klug and James modifications for radial longitudinal deficiency, associated syndromes and work up, prerequisites for centralisation

    Radial longitudinal deficiency and the OMT classification

    Regarding radial longitudinal deficiency and the classification of congenital upper-limb anomalies:

  3. FESSH-059 · Basic · Wassel classification and frequency of types, laterality, triphalangeal component and inheritance, excision versus reconstruction, late revision

    Radial polydactyly (thumb duplication)

    Regarding radial polydactyly (thumb duplication):

  4. FESSH-068 · Advanced · Shared features of Blauth types II and IIIA, Manske subdivision of type III and choice of reconstruction or pollicisation, strength after pollicisation, effect of radial longitudinal deficiency, patient and parent satisfaction

    Thumb hypoplasia: classification, reconstruction and pollicisation

    Regarding congenital thumb hypoplasia and its surgical treatment:

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