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Syndactylism with keloid scar formation

A J Karpf¹, E London, M Rousso

¹Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hadassah University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel.

The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery : Official Publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

|September 1, 1993

Summary

This case report details a rare instance of foot syndactylism recurrence and keloid scar formation after surgical correction. It highlights challenges in treating these conditions in the foot, emphasizing the need for effective podiatric surgical strategies.

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Area of Science:

Podiatric Surgery
Dermatology
Medical Case Reports

Background:

Syndactylism, or fused digits, is more commonly discussed in hands than feet.
Surgical intervention for foot syndactylism is rare, typically reserved for cases affecting function.
Keloid scars are frequent complications and challenging to manage in podiatric practice.