Patient's question:
When my baby was born, the little finger and the fourth finger of his right foot were webbed. The bones were separate, but the skin was connected. The upper part of the webbed area was separated, while the lower part was connected. There was also an overgrowth of soft tissue (a fleshy bump) on the little finger (a small nail was also present on the bump). When can the webbed finger separation surgery be performed? Where can it be done? Can the fleshy bump on the little finger be removed?Doctor's answer:
This condition falls under congenital developmental malformation. Surgical removal can be considered, and treatment can be initiated now, leaving no aftereffects in the future. Currently, the infant exhibits syndactyly, which is a congenital developmental malformation. In cases like this, it is recommended to perform surgery around the age of two. Within the first two years, the child is too young to tolerate the surgery, and if it's delayed too long, it may affect bone development. If there is poor hand development, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. With appropriate treatment, recovery is possible, but the likelihood of returning to normal levels is not high.