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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?
Advanced in Amniotic Band Syndrome
Orthopedics
Advanced in Amniotic Band Syndrome
Orthopedics
Referral may be required

Proliance Surgeons

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

I want to provide compassionate, thorough, and effective care for all problems involving the foot & ankle. I am 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 is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amniotic Band Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Poland Syndrome, Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, and Amniotic Band Syndrome. Dr. Yi is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Yi is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Amniotic Band Syndrome
Advanced in Amniotic Band Syndrome
Referral may be required
7000 Southwest 62nd Avenue, 
Miami, FL 
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Dr. Kirsner is a Tenured Professor, Chairman and holds the endowed Harvey Blank Chair in Dermatology in the Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He currently serves as director of the University of Miami Hospital Wound Center and Chief of Dermatology at the University of Miami Hospital. Dr. Kirsner received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University (1984) and received his medical degree from the University of Miami (1988) and after his clinical training he completed his doctorate in Epidemiology from the University of Miami (2004). Dr. Kirsner completed a fellowship in wound healing (1992) and his residency (1995) in dermatology at the University of Miami. With research interests in Wound Healing and Skin Cancer Epidemiology, Dr. Kirsner serves on the editorial boards for a number of journals in Dermatology and Wound Healing and is Academic Editor of the journal, Wound Repair and Regeneration. He serves on the Board of Directors for the American Academy of Dermatology and the Wound Healing Society, is past president of the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care and the Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. In addition to career development awards and industry sponsored funding, he is a recipient of NIH, ACS, CDC funding for his research. Independent of books, book chapters and abstracts, he has published over 500 articles. Dr. Kirsner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amniotic Band Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Livedo Reticularis, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL). Dr. Kirsner is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Amniotic Band Syndrome
Elite in Amniotic Band Syndrome
Referral may be required
Madrid, MD, ES 

Nieves Alguacil-Martin practices practicing medicine in Madrid, Spain. Alguacil-Martin is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Amniotic Band Syndrome. They are also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Amniotic Band Syndrome, Pentalogy of Cantrell, Gastroschisis, and Omphalocele.

What are the latest Amniotic Band Syndrome Clinical Trials?
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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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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Published Date: May 10, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center