How Do You Treat Polydactyly?
The polydactyly symptoms include the presence of extra fingers or toes on the hands or feet. This condition, which is present at birth, arises during fetal development. Polydactyly is generally inherited through an autosomal dominant pattern. Fortunately, doctors have developed successful treatments for polydactyly. Visit with your baby’s pediatrician soon after birth to discuss treatment options. While treatment isn’t medically necessary, many parents seek treatment for their child to eliminate future social problems. Removal of extra digits from the feet also improves shoe fit. Locate an orthopaedic surgeon through your pediatrician or by going to the website for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Contact a hand surgeon if your child has symptoms of polydactyly on the hand. Find local hand surgeons by going to the website for the American Society for surgery of the Hand. Consider calling the Shriners Hospitals for Children at (800) 237-5055. The Shriners Hospitals in Phila
