Patient's question:
Most people have five fingers, but my son is currently developing a faint extra finger on the outside of his pinky finger, which has now started to protrude slightly. Should we consider surgery to cut it off? I want to ask how to handle polydactyly in children.Doctor's answer:
Polydactyly refers to supernumerary fingers or duplicated finger deformities other than normal fingers. It is one of the most common types of hand deformities and also the simplest type, which can be completely cured. It is noteworthy that one of the key factors in treating polydactyly is to grasp the optimal treatment time: 3 to 6 months. For patients with polydactyly accompanied by other deformities, only one surgery is needed to treat multiple deformities at once. It is recommended to take the child to the hospital for examination and surgery as early as possible.