Congenital limb defects occur when a portion or the entire limb fails to form normally when the baby is developing in the uterus. Many causes of congenital hand, arm and shoulder defects is unknown. However, risk factors that may increase the likelihood of a congenital limb defect include:
Our orthopedic hand and upper body specialists at Children’s Wisconsin treat all types of congenital defects of the hand, arm and shoulder. Some common conditions we treat are:
Our experts use a combination of history, physical exam and imaging tests for diagnosis of congenital defects of the hand, arm and shoulder. These tests include:
Our compassionate, comprehensive care will support your child’s health and healing as they recover from an injury or work through a new or ongoing diagnosis. Your child’s treatment could include:
Expert pediatric care: Children’s Wisconsin offers the only comprehensive pediatric hand and upper extremity program in the state. Our program provides multidisciplinary care to infants, children, adolescents and young adults with a wide variety of conditions in the shoulder, arm, elbow, wrist and hand. Small, growing hands need specialized care. A child’s hand is intricate, requiring a highly skilled pediatric hand surgeon to surgically repair the bones, tendons and soft tissue in a precise and delicate manner to ensure the highest level of functionality. Kids are not just little adults. They require unique, individualized care for their developing little bodies. Our doctors are pediatric hand experts specializes 100% in kids and teens.
At Children's Wisconsin, our doctors are 100% committed to the health and well-being of kids. They care for every aspect of a child's health, including their physical, social, dental and mental well-being. We are a community of dedicated professionals who shares an unwavering passion to care for kids whenever and wherever they need us.
