TY - JOUR
T1 - Congenital hand differences
AU - Sullivan, Matthew A.
AU - Adkinson, Joshua M.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2016 American Society of Plastic Surgical Nurses.
PY - 2016
Y1 - 2016
N2 - Congenital hand differences are frequently encountered by pediatric plastic surgeons. These anomalies may cause signifi cant emotional and functional challenges for children. Pediatric plastic surgery nurses should have a basic understanding of common congenital hand differences and related treatment options to facilitate patient education and postoperative care. This article discusses clinical fi ndings and management of 4 of the most common hand anomalies: syndactyly, polydactyly, thumb hypoplasia, and cleft hand. The goals of surgical treatment are to maximize hand function and aesthetics with minimal adverse outcomes.
AB - Congenital hand differences are frequently encountered by pediatric plastic surgeons. These anomalies may cause signifi cant emotional and functional challenges for children. Pediatric plastic surgery nurses should have a basic understanding of common congenital hand differences and related treatment options to facilitate patient education and postoperative care. This article discusses clinical fi ndings and management of 4 of the most common hand anomalies: syndactyly, polydactyly, thumb hypoplasia, and cleft hand. The goals of surgical treatment are to maximize hand function and aesthetics with minimal adverse outcomes.
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U2 - 10.1097/PSN.0000000000000133
DO - 10.1097/PSN.0000000000000133
M3 - Article
C2 - 27254240
AN - SCOPUS:84979761858
SN - 0741-5206
VL - 36
SP - 84
EP - 89
JO - Plastic Surgical Nursing
JF - Plastic Surgical Nursing
IS - 2
ER -