Patient's question:
[Condition Description: A 3-year-old girl, except for her thumb, cannot straighten her other fingers. The flexibility of her fingers is normal, and it does not affect her movement. Adults can help straighten her fingers, but she cannot do it herself. She was not paid much attention to when she was young, but now her parents feel it affects her appearance. What is this problem? Treatment history and effectiveness: No treatment has been administered. What help is desired: What should be done to make her fingers straighten autonomously like most other children?]Doctor's answer:
It's not easy to determine the condition based solely on the symptoms. It's recommended to visit a hospital for an early check-up, confirm the diagnosis, and treat the underlying cause. Specific diagnosis and treatment should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor at the hospital. You can help extend your baby's fingers to see if they can straighten and observe their reaction after straightening. If they can straighten, there's no need to worry. If the fingers cannot flex or extend independently, it's important to rule out any neurological damage, such as cerebral palsy. It's advised to visit a hospital for a comprehensive evaluation to receive a diagnosis. If the issue is only with the fingers or skin itself, there's no need to be too concerned.