[SYNDACTYLY OF THE FINGERS: DIAGNOSIS, EVALUATION AND TREATMENT].

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Hand Surgery
• Pediatric Surgery

Background:

• Syndactyly involves finger fusion, impacting hand function and appearance.
• Traditional release methods use skin grafts and local flaps, risking complications.
• Complications include web creep, hypertrophic scarring, flap necrosis, and contractures.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide an overview of syndactyly.
• To review an alternative surgical technique for syndactyly release.
• To highlight improved aesthetic and functional outcomes with the alternative technique.

Main Methods:

• Review of syndactyly surgical procedures.
• Analysis of an alternative technique minimizing skin graft use.
• Comparison of outcomes between traditional and alternative methods.

Main Results:

• The alternative technique reduces the need for skin grafts.
• Shorter recovery times are observed with the alternative method.
• Improved aesthetic and functional results are achieved.

Conclusions:

• Syndactyly release can be optimized with techniques minimizing skin grafts.
• The alternative surgical approach offers better outcomes.
• This method enhances both the appearance and function of the interdigital web space.