Thumb polydactyly with symphalangism in young children.

Takagi, R; Kawabata, H; Matsui, Y · J Hand Surg Eur Vol · 2009

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

Six cases of young children with thumb polydactyly in which the radial component was complicated by symphalangism are reported. Since the symphalangism was cartilaginous, plain X-rays showed an apparent joint space. However, its continuity was confirmed at surgery. Thumb polydactyly with symphalangism may be more common than previously expected.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy