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Desyndactylization: a unique case report.

N L Dowdy1, D C Puleo

  • 1Department of Surgery, Podiatry Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The Journal of Foot Surgery
|July 1, 1991
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Syndactylism, a congenital anomaly of fused digits, is common but rarely causes functional loss. This case report details surgical repair of painful syndactylism affecting the hallux and second toe.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Genetics
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Congenital Anomalies

Background:

  • Syndactylism is a common congenital anomaly characterized by webbing between adjacent digits, occurring in 1:2000-1:2500 live births.
  • It is more prevalent in males and most frequently affects the middle and third fingers, or the second and third toes.
  • While often considered cosmetic with minimal functional impact, particularly in the feet, syndactyly can present with functional deficits.

Observation:

  • This report focuses on a unique case of syndactyly involving the hallux (big toe) and the second toe.
  • The patient is a 66-year-old African American female presenting with this anomaly.
  • The syndactyly in this case was associated with a painful hammertoe deformity, indicating functional impairment.

Findings:

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  • The study presents the surgical repair of syndactyly of the hallux and second toe.
  • This surgical intervention aimed to address the painful hammertoe deformity secondary to the digital fusion.
  • The case highlights a less common presentation of syndactyly with significant functional consequences.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores that syndactyly, even in the foot, can lead to functional loss and pain requiring surgical intervention.
    • It expands the understanding of syndactyly's clinical spectrum, particularly in adult patients.
    • The successful surgical repair suggests a viable treatment option for similar complex cases, improving patient quality of life.