1. Governance

The Principal Investigator of this registry is Dr. Anil K. Bhat, Professor & Head, Department of Orthopedics, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal.

2. Inclusion Criterion

All children with congenital hand anomalies from 0-18 years of age will be included in the study. Complete enumeration of all congenital hand anomaly cases visiting the hospitals of all collaborating centres will be documented.

General Operating Protocol

Data would be collected through case specific online proformas that will be uploaded in the hand registry website through each hospital’s personal login account. The demographic proforma will be filled followed by the case specific details. The proformas assess the birth history, antenatal history, family history, pattern of hand involved and finally classify each case into standard international classification of congenital hand anomalies. Anonymised and coded photos and videos of the cases will be taken for future reference. However, complete confidentiality of data will be maintained., Manipal University, Manipal.

Funding

The registry will be formed under the financial assistance of Dr. TMA Pai Endowment Chair, Manipal University, Manipal.