Patient's question:
When the baby was born, there was an extra finger next to the right thumb, slightly thinner than the thumb, with joints and a nail. Both the thumb and the extra finger are slightly bent. I would like to ask the doctor how long it will take to perform the removal surgery, and how to treat the bent thumb? What is the best time to treat it?Previous treatment history and outcomes: The baby was born one week ago and has not yet been treated.
Desired assistance: The baby was born with an extra finger next to the right thumb, which is thinner than the thumb, has joints and a nail, and is 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, your 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. The diagnosis is 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.