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Left hand polydactyly: a case report.

Nicola Mumoli1, Daniele Gandini, Edris Kalanzi Wamala

  • 1Section of Emergency Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Ospedale Civile Livorno, 57100 Livorno, Italy. nimumoli@tiscali.it.

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|November 26, 2008
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Polydactyly, a common congenital hand anomaly, can cause functional impairment. Surgical correction successfully restored thumb function for a Tibetan woman, enabling her daily work.

Area of Science:

  • Congenital Hand Anomalies
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Polydactyly is a frequent congenital anomaly affecting hands and feet, presenting diverse manifestations.
  • Isolated polydactyly, often unilateral and sporadic, involves thumb duplication or splitting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of isolated preaxial polydactyly in a young adult.
  • To highlight the functional impact of polydactyly on daily activities.
  • To demonstrate the surgical approach for thumb reconstruction.

Main Methods:

  • A case report of a 19-year-old Tibetan woman with isolated left hand preaxial polydactyly.
  • Surgical correction involving removal of the supernumerary thumb.
  • Meticulous reconstruction of skeletal and soft tissue elements.

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Main Results:

  • The patient experienced difficulties with daily tasks, specifically yak milking, due to polydactyly.
  • Surgical intervention successfully removed the extra thumb.
  • Reconstruction aimed to restore optimal thumb function and cosmesis.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical correction is essential for polydactyly to achieve a functional and aesthetically pleasing digit.
  • Comprehensive reconstruction involving bone, skin, and soft tissues is crucial for optimal outcomes.
  • Restoring thumb function is vital for patients' daily work and quality of life, as exemplified in this case.