Patient's question:
When born, both thumbs contained another small finger: one had a small bump nearby, and the other split in the middle. Hello, when is it suitable to have surgery, and what are the estimated costs? About past treatment and effectiveness: None. What kind of help is needed: Accurate information.Doctor's answer:
It is what we call polydactyly. There are many reasons for it, such as hereditary transmission across generations, genetic mutations, or exposure to radiation, which results in this kind of infringement during the mother's pregnancy.Medical advice: Surgical treatment is possible. It is not a major surgery and can generally be performed in large hospitals. Surgery is usually recommended after the age of 3. Performing it too early may lead to the destruction of growth plates, resulting in malalignment, interference with joint movement, lateral instability, and other issues like small finger tips.