Congenital Hand Disorders

A Congenital Hand Disorder is a disorder that that is present at birth. Although heredity is known to be a contributing factor in some congenital hand anomalies, most congenital hand disorders occur with no known cause and cannot be prevented. Other hand disorders develop over time because of other conditions, illness or injury. Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital team of hand specialists has monthly clinics focused on diagnosis and treatment of hand disorders.

Common congenital hand conditions include:
• Extra fingers
• Webbed fingers
• Missing fingers
• Abnormal thumbs
• Limited movement or stiff joints

Hand Disorders that occur because of illness or injury

Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital treats children that need reconstruction surgery because of illnesses such as Cerebral Palsy or Juvenile Arthritis, following trauma or have hand disorders related to neurological conditions or nerve injuries. Examples include:

• Limb disorders due to cerebral palsy
• Juvenile arthritis
• Growth disorders in the upper limb
• Nerve and skeletal injuries

Our goal is to help each child obtain the best function and to be as independent as possible. The hand surgeons at TSRHC train doctors from around the world in the treatment of a wide range of hand disorders.

Our Team
• Joan Wright, MD
• Katherine Au, MD
Blair Filler, MD