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  • 1Plastic Surgery Department, Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, Middlesex, UK.

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A childhood thumb injury led to overgrowth of the distal phalanx in a 12-year-old girl. Despite no functional issues, surgery was sought for cosmetic reasons.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Pediatric trauma
  • Hand deformities

Background:

  • Thumb trauma in early childhood can lead to long-term skeletal changes.
  • Overgrowth of phalanges following injury is a known, though uncommon, complication.
  • Assessing the impact of early trauma on pediatric bone development is crucial.

Observation:

  • A 12-year-old female presented with a noticeable length discrepancy between her thumbs.
  • The left thumb's distal phalanx was 5 mm longer than the right.
  • The discrepancy resulted from two separate trauma incidents to the left thumb before age 3.

Findings:

  • The overgrowth of the distal phalanx was confirmed radiographically.
  • No functional impairment of the left thumb was detected.

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  • The patient and her guardians desired surgical intervention primarily for aesthetic improvement.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the potential for significant bone overgrowth following pediatric digital trauma.
    • Early trauma can cause delayed skeletal deformities impacting appearance.
    • Surgical correction may be considered for cosmetic concerns even without functional deficits in pediatric hand injuries.