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Hand complications in children from digital sucking.

G M Rayan1, W T Turner

  • 1Orthopaedic Surgery Department, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City.

The Journal of Hand Surgery
|November 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Digital sucking can cause hand infections and deformities in children. Splinting effectively treated deformities and prevented further sucking in most cases, offering a solution for these rare complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Hand Surgery
  • Orthodontics

Background:

  • Digital sucking is a common habit in children.
  • While orthodontic issues are known, hand complications are rarely documented.
  • This study addresses the underreported hand complications of digital sucking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the hand complications associated with digital sucking in children.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of splinting in managing these complications.
  • To highlight the importance of recognizing and treating digital sucking-related hand issues.

Main Methods:

  • Case series reporting on five pediatric patients.
  • Inclusion of patients with digital deformities and infections due to sucking.
  • Treatment involved splinting for deformities and surgical intervention plus splinting for infections.

Main Results:

  • Two patients presented with digital deformities; three had infections.
  • Splinting improved digital deformities.
  • Surgical drainage and postoperative splinting were required for infections.
  • Splinting successfully prevented further digital sucking in four out of five patients.

Conclusions:

  • Digital sucking can lead to significant hand complications, including deformities and infections.
  • Splinting is an effective treatment for digital deformities and a preventative measure for recurrence.
  • Early recognition and intervention are crucial for managing these rare but serious complications.

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