Amniotic constriction bands

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Overview

Symptoms

Treatment

Prevention

Amniotic constriction bands

Alternative Names:

Pseudo-ainhum; Streeter's dysplasia
Treatment:

The severity of the deformity can vary widely from only one toe or finger being affected, to an entire arm or leg missing or being severely underdeveloped. Therefore, the treatment varies widely. Often, the deformity is not severe and there is no treatment needed. In more serious cases, major surgery may be needed to reconstruct all or part of an arm or leg.

Expectations (prognosis):

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Again, the prognosis depends on the severity of the disease. Most cases are mild and the prognosis for normal function is excellent. More involved cases have more guarded prognoses.

Complications:

Complications can include complete or partial loss of function of an arm or a leg. Congenital bands affecting the hand are the most problematic.

Calling your health care provider:

This disease is usually diagnosed at birth.

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