Jul 5, 2023 · A congenital hand deformity is a change, or difference, in the typical way your baby’s hand or hands form. More often called a congenital hand difference, most aren’t preventable …

Hand differences can be particularly disabling when they are severe as the child learns to interact with the environment through use of his or her hands. Types of differences include extra …

Oct 18, 2023 · Congenital hand and arm deformities can be any abnormalities or differences that affect the shape and/or functionality of the shoulder, arm, elbow, forearm, hand, or fingers …

Ectrodactyly, split hand, or cleft hand[1] (from Ancient Greek ἔκτρωμα (ektroma) 'miscarriage' and δάκτυλος (daktylos) 'finger') [2] involves the deficiency or absence of one or more central digits …

Apr 25, 2024 · Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can result in damage to the joints and ligaments in the hands, resulting in hand deformity. Learn how to treat it.

Dupuytren contracture is a condition that causes one or more fingers to bend toward the palm of the hand. The affected fingers can't straighten completely. It most often affects the two fingers …

Polydactyly is the most common congenital hand deformity. It affects boys and girls equally. A baby born with polydactyly has more than five fingers on one hand. An extra finger is often a …

Congenital hand deformities are abnormalities of a baby’s hand that are present at birth. Orthopedic hand surgeons at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone diagnose and …

Congenital anomalies are deformities that are present at birth. Any type of deformity in a newborn can become a challenge for the child as they grow. Hand deformities can be particularly …

Sep 10, 2024 · Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can lead to joint deformities, particularly in the hands and feet. Discover the types of deformities and explore ways to prevent and treat them.