Patient's question:
When the baby was born, there was an extra finger next to the thumb on the right hand. It was slightly thinner than the thumb, had joints and a nail, and both the thumb and the extra finger were slightly bent. I would like to ask the doctor how long it will take to perform the removal surgery? And how should the bent thumb be treated? What is the best time to treat it?Previous treatment history and outcomes: The baby was born without any treatment at the age of one week.
Desired assistance: The baby was born with an extra finger next to the thumb on the right hand. It was slightly thinner than the thumb, had joints and a nail, and the extra finger was bent. How should it be treated?
Doctor's answer:
Polydactyly is a relatively common clinical diagnosis.1. Polydactyly is a relatively common clinical diagnosis.
2. Based on your condition, the baby was born with an extra finger next to the thumb on the right hand, which is slightly thinner than the thumb, has joints and a nail, and both the thumb and the extra finger are slightly bent. It has been confirmed as polydactyly. The surgery can be performed as early as 9-12 months old, but it can also be done after the age of three. As for the bent thumb, corrective surgery should be appropriately performed.