Cleft Lip And Cleft Palate And Nose
Cleft lip and cleft palate are facial and oral malformations that occur very early in pregnancy, while the baby is developing inside the mother. Clefting results when there is not enough tissue in the mouth or lip area, and the tissue that is available does not join together properly.
Read MoreMicrotia – Ear Deformity
Microtia – Ear Deformity can be either congenital (patients are born with the deformity) or acquired. Most often, patients come to us with a complaint of prominent ears. Having large ears can lead to teasing and self-consciousness. Otoplasty is the procedure performed to reduce large ears or to set protruding ears back closer to the head.
Read MoreHypospadias
Hypospadias repair is surgery to correct a defect in the opening of the penis that is present at birth. The urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder to outside the body) does not end at the tip of the penis. Instead, it ends on the underside of the penis. In more severe cases, the urethra opens at the middle or bottom of the penis, or in or behind the scrotum.
Read MoreCongenital Hand Deformities
Congenital hand deformities are present at birth and may become a challenge for children as they continue to grow and learn to interact with their environment through the use of their hands. The degree of deformity can vary from something minor, such as a digital disproportion, to a more severe deformity, such as total absence of a bone.
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