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Amniotic Band Syndrome Care
Help for the Future Right Now at Shriners Children's
The orthopedic specialists at Shriners Children’s are highly skilled in treating children diagnosed with amniotic band syndrome.
Also known as ABS, amniotic band syndrome occurs in one in every 10,000 to 15,000 babies born in the United States. It is a condition caused by damage to the sac that surrounds the baby while they are in the womb. With the damage to the sac, or amnion, fibrous bands or strings enter the amniotic fluid. Occasionally, these bands wrap around parts of the baby’s body and hinder growth and blood flow. In most cases, the bands wrap around fingers, arms, toes and legs. Rarely, ABS may involve the waist or head of the baby.
ABS is typically found during routine ultrasounds between six and eighteen weeks of pregnancy. Other tests may be needed to determine the extent of the issue for your baby.
The medical teams at Shriners Children’s may meet with you before your child is born to discuss a plan of care for your baby. Treatment may include surgery, occupational or physical therapy, or the use of a custom prosthesis.
Specific treatments and services may vary by location. Please contact a specific location for more information.
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Next Steps
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