Patient's question:
Newborn at 13 days, noticed that the first joint of the right thumb is drooping towards the index finger. When gently touching the finger, there is a hard bony lump on the outer side of the thumb joint, while the inner side is relatively normal. The thumb is slightly drooping. At discharge, this issue was not mentioned in the summary, and the adults did not pay much attention. Is this serious and does it need correction?Doctor's answer:
From your baby's medical history, without excluding abnormal bone growth and development, it is recommended to wait until the child is a bit older to take X-rays for a thorough examination and definitive diagnosis. You can visit the orthopedics and plastic surgery department of a good local hospital at that time. The above advice is for the question "What should I do if the first joint of the right thumb of a newborn is drooping towards the index finger on the 13th day?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!