Apert's Hand - Clinical Scenario

A 2-month-old child with a diagnosis of Apert syndrome is referred to your paediatric hand clinic for evaluation and consideration of surgical intervention for their upper limb deformities.

Objectives:

1. Describe the key clinical features of Apert syndrome with a focus on craniofacial and limb anomalies.
2. Discuss the detailed hand anomalies visible in the images.
3. List investigations necessary to assess the condition.
4. Explain the involvement of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) in the management of a child with Apert syndrome.
5. Outline surgical treatment options and their timing.

Primary Contributor: Dr Suzanne Thomson, Educational Fellow.
Reviewer: Dr Kurt Lee Chircop, Educational Fellow.