Isolated Acquired Macrodactyly of the Left Fourth Toe

Area of Science:

• Congenital disorders
• Orthopedic surgery
• Pediatric surgery

Background:

• Macrodactyly is a rare congenital condition impacting hand and foot digits.
• Surgical interventions for macrodactyly include debulking, osteotomy, physeal arrest, and amputation.
• The optimal surgical approach, particularly between debulking and amputation, remains debated.

Observation:

• This case report focuses on isolated macrodactyly of a minor toe.
• The patient's condition presented a unique challenge for surgical planning.

Findings:

• Surgical debulking demonstrated superior outcomes in this case of minor toe macrodactyly.
• Non-amputation surgical techniques can be effective for specific macrodactyly presentations.

Implications:

• These findings suggest that debulking may be a preferred initial surgical option for select cases of macrodactyly.
• This case contributes to the ongoing discussion on the best surgical management strategies for macrodactyly.
• Further research into comparative outcomes of different surgical techniques for macrodactyly is warranted.