The principles of management of congenital anomalies of the upper limb

Authors
Watson, S
Citation
S. Watson, The principles of management of congenital anomalies of the upper limb, ARCH DIS CH, 83(1), 2000, pp. 10-17
Citations number
19
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics,"Medical Research General Topics
Journal title
ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD
ISSN journal
00039888 → ACNP
Volume
83
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
10 - 17
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-9888(200007)83:1<10:TPOMOC>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
Management of congenital anomalies of the upper limb is reviewed with refer ence to classification and aetiology, incidence, diagnosis before birth, br oad principles of treatment, timing of x rays and scans, functional aims, c osmetic appearance, counselling of parents, therapists, scars, skin grafts, growth, and timing of surgery. Notes on 11 congenital hand conditions are given.