Polydactyly of the hand

Polydactyly is considered either the most or second most (after syndactyly) common congenital hand abnormality. Polydactyly is not simply a duplication; the anatomy is abnormal with hypoplastic structures, abnormally contoured joints, and anomalous tendon and ligament insertions. There are many ways...

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Published inThe American journal of orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.) Vol. 44; no. 5; p. E127
Main Authors Faust, Katherine C, Kimbrough, Tara, Oakes, Jean Evans, Edmunds, J Ollie, Faust, Daniel C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.2015
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Hand Deformities, Congenital - surgery
Humans
Polydactyly - surgery
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Summary:Polydactyly is considered either the most or second most (after syndactyly) common congenital hand abnormality. Polydactyly is not simply a duplication; the anatomy is abnormal with hypoplastic structures, abnormally contoured joints, and anomalous tendon and ligament insertions. There are many ways to classify polydactyly, and surgical options range from simple excision to complicated bone, ligament, and tendon realignments. The prevalence of polydactyly makes it important for orthopedic surgeons to understand the basic tenets of the abnormality.
ISSN:1934-3418