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Learn About Amniotic Band Syndrome

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
Elite in Amniotic Band Syndrome
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.

Anthony M. Yi
Advanced in Amniotic Band Syndrome
Orthopedics
Advanced in Amniotic Band Syndrome
Orthopedics

Proliance Surgeons

5350 Tallman Ave Nw, Ste 500, 
Seattle, WA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Anthony Yi, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with additional advanced training in foot and ankle surgery. He provides compassionate, thorough, and effective care for all problems involving the foot & ankle. He is committed to providing you with treatment that leads to a complete recovery and life without pain or restrictions through the most effective, safe, high quality, innovative, and state-of-art methods including minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Yi provides both nonoperative and operative treatment strategies for the whole gamut of foot & ankle problems. He also offers numerous less invasive and minimally invasive surgical (MIS) techniques that can lead to faster recovery, lower infection risk, and much smaller scars while still having the same (or better) results compared to more traditional, more invasive techniques.Dr. Yi grew up in Tacoma, WA, where he attended high school at Bellarmine Preparatory School. He graduated as valedictorian and received the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete Award. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Southern California (USC) where he earned degrees in Biological Sciences and Business Administration and achieved summa cum laude. He then earned his medical degree at USC Keck School of Medicine where he was awarded a year of research funding through the Dean’s Research Scholar program and made significant contributions towards the advancement of orthopedic surgery by authoring numerous research publications. Dr. Yi completed his general orthopedic surgery training at the prestigious University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center where he served as the administrative chief resident in addition to honing his surgical skills and clinical acumen under world-renowned leaders in orthopedic surgery. He then selected for additional training at Harvard Brigham & Women’s Hospital, where he honed a diverse set of Foot & Ankle surgical skills under the mentorship of leaders in the field. He is well-trained in procedures ranging from novel minimally invasive techniques to major reconstructive procedures such as total ankle arthroplasty and deformity correction. As Pacific Northwest natives, Dr. Yi and his wife are excited to return to the community in which they cherished their most formative years. Outside of work, he enjoys skiing, cooking, and cycling. Dr. Yi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amniotic Band Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome, Amniotic Band Syndrome, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked, and Poland Syndrome.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Amniotic Band Syndrome
Advanced in Amniotic Band Syndrome

Loyola University Medical Center

2160 S 1st Ave, 
Maywood, IL 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

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.

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

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

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