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Atypical Wassel type VI thumb duplication treated with on-top plasty
Krešimir Bulić1, Goran Tintor2
1Department of Surgery, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, University of Zagreb School of Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia, Kišpatićeva 12, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
JPRAS Open
|January 31, 2024
Summary
Congenital thumb duplication, a rare condition, requires careful assessment. This case highlights combining surgical techniques for optimal outcomes in Wassel type VI thumb polydactyly.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Pediatric Surgery
- Medical Genetics
Background:
- Congenital thumb duplication is a relatively common congenital anomaly, with an incidence ranging from 0.08 to 7.6 per 1,000 live births.
- The etiology of congenital thumb duplication remains largely undetermined.
- Wassel type VI thumb polydactyly involves duplication of the entire distal and proximal phalanx.
