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What is the definition of Amniotic Band Syndrome?
Amniotic band syndrome refers to a condition in which bands develop from the inner lining of the amnion. The amnion is the sac that surrounds the baby in the womb. As the baby develops in the womb, the bands may attach to and affect the development of different areas of the body. This may result in constriction of the affected area or even amputation. The signs and symptoms vary greatly depending on the area(s) of the body involved and may include: shortened or absent digits (fingers and/or toes) or limbs (arms and/or legs), an opening in the abdomen through which various abdominal organs can protrude (abdominal wall defects), protrusion of a portion of the brain and its surrounding membranes through a skull defect (encephalocele), and cleft lip and/or palate. In most instances, the cause of amniotic bands remains unknown.
What are the alternative names for Amniotic Band Syndrome?
  • Amniotic band syndrome
  • Amniotic bands sequence
  • Congenital constricting bands
  • Familial amniotic bands
  • Streeter anomaly
Who are the top Amniotic Band Syndrome Local Doctors?
Elite in Amniotic Band Syndrome
Siddharth Madan
Elite in Amniotic Band Syndrome
Siddharth Madan
Dilshad Garden, 
Delhi, DL, IN 

Siddharth Madan practices in Delhi, India. Mr. Madan is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Amniotic Band Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Amniotic Band Syndrome, Microphthalmia, Syndactyly, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

Advanced in Amniotic Band Syndrome
Dr. Felicity L. Fishman
Hand Surgery
Advanced in Amniotic Band Syndrome
Dr. Felicity L. Fishman
Hand Surgery

Loyola University Medical Center

2160 S 1st Ave, 
Maywood, IL 
708-216-9000
Languages Spoken:
English
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Felicity Fishman is a Hand Surgeon in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Fishman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amniotic Band Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Syndactyly Type 2, Syndactyly, Syndactyly Type 1, and Proximal Symphalangism. Dr. Fishman is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Amniotic Band Syndrome
Dr. Mark L. Miller
Pediatric Orthopedics | Orthopedics
Advanced in Amniotic Band Syndrome
Dr. Mark L. Miller
Pediatric Orthopedics | Orthopedics
1 Childrens Pl, Ste 1b, 
Saint Louis, MO 
314-514-3500
Languages Spoken:
English
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Mark Miller is a Pediatric Orthopedics specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amniotic Band Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Claw Foot, Clubfoot, Congenital Femoral Deficiency, Osteotomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Amniotic Band Syndrome Clinical Trials?
The Influence of 3D Printed Prostheses on Neural Activation Patterns of the Primary Motor Cortex in Children With Unilateral Congenital Upper-limb Reductions
The Influence of 3D Printed Prostheses on Neural Activation Patterns of the Primary Motor Cortex in Children With Unilateral Congenital Upper-limb Reductions
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: September 25, 2025
Intervention Type: Behavioral, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: The neural basis underlying motor performance in children using a prosthesis has been severely understudied resulting in minimal empirical evidence. The use of functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) in conjunction with customized and visually appealing 3D printed prostheses would provide the unique opportunity to quantitatively assess the influence of upper-limb prostheses in the neural act...

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Level Up! Adaptive Gaming for Children With Upper Limb Differences
Level Up! Adaptive Gaming for Children With Upper Limb Differences
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 14, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: The goal of this clinical trial is to test a new one-handed video game controller adapter to determine if it helps improve how video games are played and enjoyed in children with an upper limb difference on one side. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is performance improved while playing video games with the adapter? * Is user satisfaction or enjoyment improved while playing video games ...

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Published Date: May 10, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center