1996Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)Requires access

Classification of Hand Anomalies in Apert’s Syndrome

M. M. AL-QATTAN, Muneera Al-Husain

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Abstract

The literature states that all patients with Apert's syndrome should have complex (osseous) syndactyly of the index, middle and ring fingers. We describe a case of Apert's syndrome with simple syndactyly and recommend extending the classification of hand anomalies in Apert's syndrome.

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The literature states that all patients with Apert's syndrome should have complex (osseous) syndactyly of the index, middle and ring fingers. We describe a case of Apert's syndrome with simple syndactyly and recommend extending the classification of hand anomalies in Apert's syndrome.

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The literature states that all patients with Apert's syndrome should have complex (osseous) syndactyly of the index, middle and ring fingers. We describe a case of Apert's syndrome with simple syndactyly and recommend extending the classification of hand anomalies in Apert's syndrome.

Key concepts: Apert syndrome, Medicine, Dermatology, Dysostosis, Anatomy, Surgery, Congenital disease, Craniosynostosis

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