Director of Seoul Yonsei Hospital [Cho Snag-hyun]

DirectorofSeoulYonseiHospital[ChoSnag-hyun]
DirectorofSeoulYonseiHospital[ChoSnag-hyun]
Recently, a patient with one more toe visited the hospital and had surgery. More than one symptom of fingers or toes than ordinary people is called polydactylism. It can be seen as a kind of congenital malformation, such as complexion and plexus. A few years ago, a family in Brazil found as many as 12 polygamous individuals, making it an overseas topic. Although the disease is congenital to about one in 3,000 people, it can be seen that there are many genetic factors.

The patient, who visited the hospital, is a woman in her late 40s, and at first glance, it is hard to tell if she has polydactylism. She has 'six toes' that are neat on both feet. She probably felt very uncomfortable when she had to take off her shoes or socks because she was conscious of other people's eyes. In general, treatment of polydactylism is recommended for surgery in infancy before the age of one, when finger or toe functions are developed. Over time, tissues and organs are likely to regenerate voluntarily and become complex operations.

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According to a recent announcement by the American Academy of Plastic Surgeons, the closer the fingers and toes to the wrists or ankles, the more likely they are to suffer from dysfunction. Meanwhile, a study published in the journal Nature Communications in Germany found interesting research. The fact that a person with multiple fingers had better motor skills than ordinary people and can perform skilled manipulations. In addition, there was no problem with brain neuropathy. But he won't be able to live a universal human life like a character in the movie X-Men.

The treatment for polydactylism varies depending on which part of the finger and toe you have developed. Usually, joint construction is rare and various joint construction can lead to triphalanageal Thumb, brachydactyly. There may also be triglycerides in the growth plate.

Sometimes it is simply removed, but it can lead to complex reconstructive surgery. Surgery involves cutting the rest, leaving the fingers or toes with good functions. Depending on its form, complicated surgical methods for bones, tendons, ligaments, etc. may be required. Therefore, it is recommended to undergo surgery by a specialist at a plastic surgery hospital or an orthopedic hospital where reconstructive surgery is possible.

The patient in the picture seems to have visited the hospital with complicated reconstruction procedures in mind. It became an example of good results from simple control. I proceeded with full consideration of the functional parts of the bone and the postoperative scar. She was discharged from hospital after three days of inpatient treatment after surgery.

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