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Ulnar polydactyly.

G M Rayan1, B Frey

  • 1University of Oklahoma and Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA. ouhsgmr@aol.com

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|May 4, 2001
PubMed
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This study analyzed ulnar polydactyly in 148 patients, finding types I and II most common, especially in African Americans. Treatment and complication rates varied by limb and type.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Genetics
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Ulnar polydactyly is a congenital limb malformation.
  • Understanding its variations and outcomes is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze types, patterns, associated anomalies, treatments, and outcomes of ulnar polydactyly.
  • To investigate racial and gender predilections.
  • To compare treatment methods and complication rates.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 148 patients with ulnar polydactyly.
  • Classification of polydactyly types (I-V).
  • Analysis of demographic data, treatment approaches, and complications.

Main Results:

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  • Ulnar polydactyly was more common in males and bilateral in African Americans.
  • Types I and II were most frequent (82%), particularly in African Americans.
  • Hand polydactyly treated by ligation had a 23.5% complication rate (nubbins, infections).

Conclusions:

  • Ulnar polydactyly exhibits diverse types and patterns with racial and gender variations.
  • Ligation is common for hand polydactyly, but carries complication risks.
  • Surgical ablation is preferred for foot polydactyly.