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Finger sucking digital deformities.

J Srinivasan1, J W Hutchinson, F D Burke

  • 1Pulvertaft Hand Unit, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, London Road, Derby, UK.

Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
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Prolonged finger sucking can cause severe digital deformities, primarily affecting the proximal and middle phalanges. Corrective osteotomy at the metacarpal base is recommended for significant cases.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Pediatric dentistry
  • Plastic surgery

Background:

  • Prolonged finger sucking is a common habit in children.
  • It can lead to various oral and digital abnormalities.
  • Understanding the skeletal impact is crucial for early intervention.

Observation:

  • Severe digital deformities were observed in nine patients.
  • Deformities predominantly involved the proximal and middle phalanges.
  • Common patterns of finger sucking and resulting deformities were analyzed.

Findings:

  • The study identified specific phalangeal deformities linked to prolonged finger sucking.
  • Literature review corroborated these findings and patterns.
  • Skeletal changes were primarily localized to the proximal and middle phalanges.

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Implications:

  • Early identification of finger sucking habits is essential.
  • Intervention may prevent severe digital deformities.
  • Surgical correction, such as osteotomy, is necessary for advanced cases.