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Postaxial polydactyly: Involves having extra fingers on the opposite (the "pinkie" side).
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A pediatric surgeon can remove the extra bone and skin and repair the tendons. Preaxial polydactyly: Involves having an extra thumb. There are different types of polydactyly: A baby may be born with several extra fingers. Very rarely, the extra finger is a fully functioning digit. Sometimes, the extra finger contains bones but not joints. An extra finger is often a small piece of soft tissue that can be simply removed. It affects boys and girls equally. A baby born with polydactyly has more than five fingers on one hand. Polydactyly is the most common congenital hand deformity. Pediatric plastic and orthopedic surgeons diagnose and treat children with all types of hand malformations. Your pediatrician will often provide referrals to pediatric plastic surgeons or pediatric orthopedic surgeons. The most important goal of any treatment for hand malformations is to help a child function as independently as possible. If a child is having difficulty doing the things he or she wants to do because of a hand malformation, treatment options may be available. If child is functioning well and is happy, treatment is not always necessary. Potential emotional and social harm from childhood teasing about appearance Limitations on certain types of exercises and sports Others, however, may face various challenges as they grow and learn:ĭevelopmental problems such as delayed or deficient motor skillsĭifficulties with activities of daily living activities and basic self-care skills The cause of congenital hand anomalies is unknown.ĭepending on the type and extent of a hand malformation, some babies may have little trouble adapting and functioning well.
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When they are not, they often come as a surprise to parents. These anomalies occur in early pregnancy and are sometimes diagnosed by ultrasound during pregnancy. Of the 1% to 2% of babies born with congenital defects, 10% are born with malformations to the hand.