Modified technique for the surgical treatment of congenital constriction bands of the arms and legs of infants and children

Peter G Gabos

doi:10.3928/01477447-20060501-10

Modified technique for the surgical treatment of congenital constriction bands of the arms and legs of infants and children

Orthopedics. 2006 May;29(5):401-4. doi: 10.3928/01477447-20060501-10.

Author

Peter G Gabos¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE 19899, USA.

PMID: 16729738
DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20060501-10

Abstract

The combination of circumferential subcutaneous fat advancement flaps and Z-plasties allows for single-stage treatment of congenital constriction bands of the arms and legs of infants and children.

MeSH terms

Amniotic Band Syndrome / surgery*
Arm / abnormalities*
Arm / surgery*
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Leg / abnormalities*
Leg / surgery*
Limb Deformities, Congenital / surgery
Plastic Surgery Procedures / instrumentation
Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
Surgical Flaps
Treatment Outcome