Congenital hand deformities are structural problems of the hand that are present at birth. Orthopedic hand surgeons at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at °µÍøTV Langone are experienced at diagnosing and treating children with all types of hand deformities, including syndactyly, in which two or more fingers are fused, forming webbed fingers; polydactyly, in which there are more than five fingers per hand; symbrachydactyly, or underdevelopment of the hand, in which fingers are small or missing; and radial clubhand, in which the wrist angles inward.
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Doctors often diagnose hand deformities using ultrasound during pregnancy and visually confirm the diagnosis after a baby is born. Our orthopedic hand surgeons recommend that an evaluation begin as early as possible to ensure the best outcomes for your child.
