Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum.  ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
 | 

Born without a right hand

by gravoisgal, Jul 21, 2009 07:36PM
My 4 month old granddaughter was bon without a right hand.  The perinatalogist indicated he thought it was a vascular issue rather than ABS.  She has a non functioning wrist and about one quarter of her right hand (kind of like a little paddle hand) with tiny, tiny nubs.  The doctors says her right forearm is not growing at the same rate as her other limbs.  The ped doctor says she will let my son know when Children's Mercy (our children's hospital) wants to see her.  Should they be more pro-active in seeking evaluations at this early stage, to see what lies ahead?  What recommendation is there for a prothestic hand/arm at this stage?  She is a real doll baby and seems to be healthy in every other way. What is the possibility that this could happen with another pregnancy?  It all seems so unfair to an old grandma!
Member Comments (2)

by margypops, Jul 21, 2009 08:19PM
My opinion is that this would be better addressed by an expert, so I have checked out the forums, you may get better answers on the Family Medicine , Expert/Doctor forum it is on the right of the forums page, not the left. Personally my opinion would be to get further evaluations I am a great believer in options. Let us know how she gets on.,I can tell you care ,and it must have been a shock but she is still a delightful child with or without her hand , the experts will know how to help her, so think positively that all will be well, it could be she is too young yet ,anyway ask an expert.Good Luck

by AnnieBrooke, Jul 21, 2009 08:50PM
A friend of mine is a pediatric nurse, and works in the casting room at the local university hospital where they see kids all day getting fitted for protheses and all.  She says the kids take it all in stride, and don't care at all, and that they (the children) usually wind up lifting up the spirits of the whole family.  (She also often sees families pay thirty thousand dollars for a prosthetic, and then kid won't wear it -- especially true if the arm loss is no higher than below the elbow.)  I would be guided by the doctor, and not let your grief lead you to feel it will matter much to your granddaughter.  Take your cues from her as she grows up, don't load her with your concerns, and you'll probably be amazed.  
Post Comment
To
Comment
Post Comment
Recent Activity
Dazon50 commented on photo
10 mins ago
Kimidawn is happy
Dazon50 commented on photo
9 hrs ago
Dazon50 commented on photo
9 hrs ago
Dazon50 commented on photo
9 hrs ago
Dazon50 commented on photo
9 hrs ago
Dazon50 Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve. You d...
Dazon50 commented on photo
Nov 29
RSS Expert Activity
Prevention Gains Momentum: Your Gui... 
Nov 29 by Lee Kirksey, MD
What You Don't Know About Breathing...
Nov 24 by Steven Y Park, MD
Thanksgiving
Nov 23 by Thomas Dock, Vet. Technician
Community Members