Congenital Surgeries of Hand

Congenital Surgeries of Hand

Congenital deformities or birth deformity of hand occur very frequently in live births. Common birth deformities of hand are polydactyly or multiple fingers or thumb, syndactyly or fused fingers, absence of fingers or thumb, bent fingers, immobile fingers and many others. Fortunately majority of this is treatable with good results.

Treatment for congenital hand deformities

Specific treatment for congenital hand deformities will be determined by your child's doctor based on:

• Your child's age, overall health, and medical history
• Extent of the condition
• Cause of the condition
• Your child's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
• Expectations for the course of the condition
• Your opinion or preference

Treatment may include:

• Limb manipulation and stretching
• Splinting of the affected limbs
• Tendon transfers
• External appliances (to help realign misshapen fingers or hands)
• Physical therapy (to help increase the strength and function of the hand)
• Correction of contractures
• Skin grafts. These involve replacing or attaching skin to a part of the hand that is missing skin or has been removed during a procedure.
• Prosthetics. These may be used when surgery is not an option, or in addition to surgical correction.