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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Medical Genetics

Background:

  • Macrodactyly is a rare congenital condition characterized by the enlargement of digits.
  • It can affect upper or lower limbs, impacting function and aesthetics.
  • Understanding disease progression and treatment outcomes is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the clinical outcomes of macrodactyly patients.
  • To identify factors influencing treatment and prognosis.
  • To highlight the long-term management needs for progressive cases.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 32 patients diagnosed with macrodactyly.
  • Data collection included age at presentation, sex, limb and digit involvement, disease type (static vs. progressive), number of operations, and outcomes.
  • Statistical analysis compared outcomes based on disease characteristics.

Main Results:

  • Average age at presentation was 46 months, with equal sex distribution overall.
  • Upper limb macrodactyly (20 cases) showed male predominance, while lower limb (13 cases) showed female predominance.
  • Multiple digits (average 2.5) were more commonly affected; static disease required fewer operations than progressive disease.

Conclusions:

  • Macrodactyly management requires careful consideration of disease progression.
  • Progressive macrodactyly often necessitates multiple surgical interventions.
  • Despite treatment challenges, most patients achieve satisfactory functional and cosmetic outcomes with good acceptance.