Patient's question:
Medical Description: A 9-month-old child has an extra finger on the right hand. When is the best time to have surgery?History of Treatment and Effectiveness: No treatment has been administered.
Help Needed: When is the best time to have surgery?
Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to perform the surgery around the age of 2 for a few reasons. First, if the child is too old, they may develop their own thoughts and realize that they are different from their peers, which can cause psychological burden. Therefore, it is better to do it when they are still too young to understand or have deep memories, to avoid psychological impact on them. Second, as the child grows older, the fingers that point and are close together generally develop in parallel, but both are usually smaller than normal fingers. In the early stages, this difference may not be obvious, but over time it becomes more apparent. If the surgery is delayed, even if the extra fingers are removed, early correction can improve this condition. Therefore, it is recommended to have the surgery before the age of 3, with the general choice being around the age of 2. Under the guidance of a professional orthopedic physician, I wish you a speedy recovery.