Congenital absence of one or both hands. The existence of a syndrome may be the cause of the absence or malformation of a hand in 5% of cases.
Surprisingly, defects in extremities may cause functional problems. The child develops the gripping members present. They are not generally aware of the difference before socialization in school.
The placement of a prosthesis may be considered when the child reaches a certain age.
On the shared-list children with this disorder are listed as follows:
Absence of left/right hand
Absence of both hands
Missing left/hand
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Photo: http://www.chinesechildren.org/WaitingChild/MDGlossary.aspx
http://www.medicopedia.net/term/1100,1,xhtml#ixzz1FSnsZoDg
http://www.vulgaris-medical.com/encyclopedie/amelie-364.html
http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/congenital+amputation
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1285233-overview
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