Hand: Congenital Differences

The Apert Hand—Angiographic Planning of a Single-Stage, 5-Digit Release for All Classes Of Deformity

Harvey I, Brown S, Ayres O, et al (Women’s and Children’s Hosp, North Adelaide, South Australia) J Hand Surg 37A:152-158, 2012^§

Abstract

Purpose

To demonstrate the utility of computed tomography angiographic planning of a single-stage, complete release of syndactyly in Apert syndrome.

Methods

Computed tomography angiograms were performed as a preoperative planning tool in 6 patients. Five came to surgery. All had a single-stage operation for complete release of their syndactyly.

Results

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