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Amniotic Band Syndrome

Amniotic band syndrome (constriction ring syndrome) happens when fibrous bands of the amniotic sac get tangled around a developing fetus.

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Apert Syndrome

Apert syndrome, also known as acrocephalosyndactyly, is a genetic disorder that causes fusion of the skull, hands, and feet bones.

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Arthrogryposis

Arthrogryposis is a term used to describe conditions characterized by stiff joints and abnormally developed muscles.

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Camptodactyly

Camptodactyly is a condition in which a bent finger cannot completely straighten.

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Cleft Hand

Cleft hand is a rare hand condition in which the center portion of a child’s hand is underdeveloped.

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Clinodactyly

Clinodactyly means that your child has an abnormally bent or curved finger.

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Enchondroma

An enchondroma is a non-cancerous cartilage tumor that can occur in the arms and legs.

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Macrodactyly

Macrodactyly is an uncommon condition in which a baby's toes or fingers are abnormally large due to the overgrowth of the underlying bone and soft tissue.

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Madelungs Deformity

Madelung’s deformity is a rare arm condition that affects the growth plate of the radius.

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Oromandibular Limb Hypoplasia

Oromandibular limb hypoplasia is a group of rare conditions that involve congenital malformations of the tongue and jawbones.

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Peripheral Nerve Injury

Peripheral nerve injuries interfere with signals between the brain and other parts of the body.

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Polydactyly

Polydactyly is a condition in which a baby is born with one or more extra fingers.

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Radial Longitudinal Deficiency

Radial longitudinal deficiency (radial club hand) is a rare condition that affects the forearm.

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Radioulnar Synostosis

Radioulnar synostosis is a rare condition in which the two bones of the forearm — the radius and the ulna — are abnormally connected.

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Symbrachydactyly

Symbrachydactyly is a condition of short fingers that may be webbed or joined.

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Syndactyly

Syndactyly is a condition in which children are born with fused or webbed fingers.

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Thumb Duplication (Pre-Axial Polydactyly)

Children with thumb duplication have two thumbs on one hand.

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Thumb Hypoplasia & Aplasia

Thumb hypoplasia means that your child’s thumb is unusually small or underdeveloped. Thumb aplasia means that your child’s thumb is missing altogether.

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Trigger Thumb

Trigger thumb refers to a thumb that catches, locks, or gets stuck in a flexed position.

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Ulnar Longitudinal Deficiency

Children with ulnar longitudinal deficiency are born with their wrist in a fixed, bent position toward the little finger side of the hand.

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Vascular Malformations

Vascular malformations are benign (non-cancerous) lesions that are present at birth, but may not become visible until weeks or months later.

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