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Polydactyly of the hand

Katherine C Faust1, Tara Kimbrough, Jean Evans Oakes

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA. kfaust@tulane.edu.

American Journal of Orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.)
|May 8, 2015
PubMed

Insights

Polydactyly is a common congenital hand abnormality involving abnormal anatomy, not just duplication. Understanding its classification and surgical options is crucial for orthopedic surgeons.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Congenital Hand Abnormalities

Background:

  • Polydactyly is a frequent congenital hand abnormality, second only to syndactyly.
  • It involves complex anatomical deviations, including hypoplastic structures and abnormal joint, tendon, and ligament formations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the significance of polydactyly as a common congenital hand abnormality.
  • To emphasize the need for orthopedic surgeons to grasp the fundamental aspects of this condition.

Main Methods:

  • Review of polydactyly classification systems.
  • Overview of surgical interventions for polydactyly.

Main Results:

  • Polydactyly presents diverse anatomical anomalies beyond simple duplication.
  • Surgical approaches vary from simple excision to complex reconstructive procedures.

Conclusions:

  • The high prevalence of polydactyly necessitates a thorough understanding for orthopedic practice.
  • Effective management requires knowledge of classification and tailored surgical strategies.

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