Caring for Children With Congenital Upper Extremity Differences

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to provide information about the changing landscapes in research, treatment, civil rights' protection, disability awareness, and accepted terminology in the care of children with congenital upper limb differences. This knowledge can guide clinical and nonclinical conversations between patients and their families.

Keywords: Amniotic band syndrome; congenital; congenital hand differences; congenital upper limb differences; disability; psychosocial; symbrachydactyly.