The Apert Hand—Angiographic Planning of a Single-Stage, 5-Digit Release for All Classes of Deformity

PurposeTo demonstrate the utility of computed tomography angiographic planning of a single-stage, complete release of syndactyly in Apert syndrome.MethodsComputed tomography angiograms were performed as a preoperative planning tool in 6 patients. Five came to surgery. All had a single-stage operation for complete release of their syndactyly.ResultsFive patients, ranging from Upton type 1 to type 3 Apert hand deformities, have had preoperative computed tomography angiography that delineated the vascular anatomy. This allowed planning and execution of a single-stage syndactyly release in all patients. The preoperative imaging identified noteworthy abnormalities in vascular anatomy that were incorporated into surgical planning.ConclusionsThe protocol presented allows preoperative planning and single-stage operation for complete release of syndactyly in patients with Apert syndrome.