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Plastic repair for a case with synpolydactyly.

Feng Tian¹, Li-jie Tian, Wei Zhao

¹Department of Orthopedics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No. 36, Sanhao Street, Heping District, Shenyang 110004, China.

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Summary

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This study details the successful surgical correction of synpolydactyly in a young boy with 31 digits. The one-step procedure on all four limbs restored satisfactory hand and foot function and appearance.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedics
Plastic Surgery
Pediatric Surgery

Background:

Synpolydactyly is a congenital condition involving fused and extra digits.
Complex cases require innovative surgical approaches for optimal outcomes.

Observation:

A pediatric patient presented with synpolydactyly affecting all four extremities, resulting in 31 digits.
Significant bone syndactyly was present in both hands.

Findings:

A single-stage surgical correction of all four extremities was performed.
The operation lasted 5 hours and 20 minutes with minimal blood loss (50 ml).
Successful skin grafting and wound healing were achieved post-operatively.

Implications:

This case demonstrates the feasibility of a one-step surgical correction for severe synpolydactyly.
The procedure resulted in satisfactory functional and aesthetic outcomes for the patient.
Highlights the potential for comprehensive limb reconstruction in complex congenital anomalies.