CATCH Hand Differences Program News

The 3D Printing Program in the Las Madrinas Simulation Center at CHLA produces free prosthetic hands for patients and anatomical models for presurgical planning.

A CHLA study is investigating rock climbing as a way to measure the impact of sports on children with hand and arm differences.

Limb Difference Awareness Month shines on two CHLA patients, born years apart with similar hand disorders, who connected through the hospital’s CATCH Program.

Born with amniotic band syndrome, Melody is missing some of her fingers and toes. That hasn’t stopped her from embracing her uniqueness and shining in the spotlight.

Comprehensive care provided by orthopedic experts at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles—combined with a spunky personality and can-do attitude—allow this 6-year-old to look beyond his condition and