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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.

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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?

Dr. Lewis B. Holmes

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Northern Light Health

Little City Family Practice

10 North St,

Vergennes, VT

Lewis Holmes is a Family Medicine expert in Vergennes, Vermont. Holmes has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Amniotic Band Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Amniotic Band Syndrome, Symphalangism Distal, Anencephaly, and Hydranencephaly. Holmes is currently accepting new patients.

Siddharth Madan

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University College Of Medical Sciences And Associated GTB Hospital

Delhi, DL, IN

Siddharth Madan practices in Delhi, India. Madan is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Amniotic Band Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Amniotic Band Syndrome, Retinochoroidal Coloboma, Syndactyly, and Microphthalmia.

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Anitha Ananthan

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Seth G.S. Medical College And KEM Hospital, Parel

Mumbai, MH, IN

Anitha Ananthan practices in Mumbai, India. Ananthan is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Amniotic Band Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Amniotic Band Syndrome, Premature Infant, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

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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

Enrollment Status: Recruiting

Publish Date: November 08, 2022

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

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