Syndactyly is a condition wherein at least two digits are combined. It happens normally in certain mammals, like the siamang and diprotodontia,[1] however is a unusual condition in people. The term is from Greek syn signifying "together" and daktylos signifying "finger".
Classification
Syndactyly surgery in Ongole can be simple or complex.
- In simple syndactyly, contiguous fingers or toes are joined by delicate tissue.
- In complex syndactyly, the bones of adjacent digits are fused. The kangaroo shows complex syndactyly.
The middle–ring finger web is the most commonly involved
Surgery is not usually performed before 1 year of age.
- Indications for earlier surgery include
- Syndactyly between the thumb and index and little and ring fingers due to their length discrepancies.
The principles of surgery include creation of a web space with flap cover and multiple small skin grafting for the released fingers.
your hand will be wrapped with pop for few weeks. Generally, the results are good
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