{"id":2022,"date":"2025-12-31T07:53:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T07:53:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serdarnasir.com\/?page_id=2022"},"modified":"2026-10-20T14:45:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T14:45:59","slug":"fazla-parmak-polidaktili-ameliyati","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/serdarnasir.com\/en\/hand-surgery\/fazla-parmak-polidaktili-ameliyati\/","title":{"rendered":"Extra Finger (Polydactyly) Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_176873847\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n  <div id=\"page-header-355337296\" class=\"page-header-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"page-title dark simple-title\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"page-title-inner container align-center text-center flex-row-col medium-flex-wrap\" >\n              <div class=\"title-wrapper is-xlarge flex-col\">\n          <h1 class=\"entry-title mb-0\">\n            Extra Finger (Polydactyly) Surgery in Ankara, Turkey          <\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"title-content flex-col\">\n        <div class=\"title-breadcrumbs pb-half pt-half\"><\/div>      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n     \n<style>\n#page-header-355337296 .page-title-inner {\n  min-height: 150px;\n}\n#page-header-355337296 .title-overlay {\n  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);\n}\n<\/style>\n  <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_176873847 {\n  padding-top: 0px;\n  padding-bottom: 0px;\n  background-color: #213360;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1702564409\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-695817330\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1399251480\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p>Extra fingers (polydactyly) is the condition of having more fingers or toes than normal in the hand or foot. It is a congenital anomaly and is often seen with a genetic inheritance pattern. The degree of extra digit formation can vary from a simple skin appendage to fully developed fingers with joints.<\/p>\n<p>Polydactyly usually appears on the thumb side, the little finger side, or in line with the fifth toe in the foot. It is divided into three main types: preaxial, postaxial, and central polydactyly. Each is associated with different genetic and developmental mechanisms.<\/p>\n<p>Diagnosis is made at birth by physical examination, but in some cases it can also be detected with prenatal ultrasound. Before planning surgical intervention, the structure of the digit is evaluated with imaging methods such as X-rays. Genetic counseling may be required for differential diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p>Treatment is determined according to the structure and functionality of the digit. Digits that cause functional problems or cosmetic discomfort are surgically removed. Intervention is usually performed at an early age, and physical therapy may be recommended afterward.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Things You Should Know<\/td>\n<td>Information<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Definition<\/td>\n<td>Polydactyly is the condition of having more fingers than normal in the hand. The extra digit may be attached by a stalk or may be a fully developed structure.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Frequency<\/td>\n<td>It is seen in 1 out of every 500\u20131,000 live births. Hand polydactyly is more common than foot polydactyly and is more common in males and in some ethnic groups (especially of African descent).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Classification<\/td>\n<td>Preaxial (radial side): Extra digit on the thumb side. Postaxial (ulnar side): Extra digit on the little finger side. Central: Between the middle fingers; rare.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Anatomical Features<\/td>\n<td>The extra digit may consist only of skin and soft tissue or may have fully formed bone, tendon, joint, and nail structures.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Causes<\/td>\n<td>Genetic (may be inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern), familial predisposition, association with certain syndromes (Ellis-van Creveld, Greig syndrome, etc.).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Diagnostic Methods<\/td>\n<td>Diagnosis is made at birth by physical examination. If necessary, the bone structure is evaluated with X-rays. If a syndrome is suspected, genetic analysis may be performed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Functional Effects<\/td>\n<td>In preaxial polydactyly, grip function may be affected. Postaxial cases usually cause a cosmetic concern.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Indications for Treatment<\/td>\n<td>Cosmetic reasons, functional impairment, bone deformity, or conditions that restrict the movements of other fingers require surgery.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Timing of Surgery<\/td>\n<td>It is usually performed around 1 year of age. Postaxial types consisting only of soft tissue can sometimes be excised earlier.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Surgical Methods<\/td>\n<td>Removal of the extra digit, ligament and tendon repair for stability, bone reconstruction when necessary, and aesthetic closure of the skin.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Complications<\/td>\n<td>Scar formation, deformity, instability, nerve injury, aesthetic dissatisfaction, need for repeat intervention.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Postoperative Follow-up<\/td>\n<td>Monitoring wound healing, need for physical therapy (especially in thumb procedures), monitoring finger development during growth.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Long-Term Outcomes<\/td>\n<td>In simple cases, excellent aesthetic and functional outcomes can be achieved after surgery. In complex types, secondary interventions may be required.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1399251480 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px -45px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1702564409 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n  padding-bottom: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1188128216\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1375960449\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-576039047\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner dark\" style=\"background-color:#213360;\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row align-middle\"  id=\"row-1562138035\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2020676577\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover border-gorsel x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1069891513\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/serdarnasir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC08566-1-533x800.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/serdarnasir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC08566-1-533x800.webp 533w, https:\/\/serdarnasir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC08566-1-267x400.webp 267w, https:\/\/serdarnasir.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DSC08566-1.webp 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1069891513 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-2020676577 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px -10px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1159681317\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t<div id=\"text-4214323069\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\r\n\r\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-size: 110%;\">Prof. Dr. Serdar Nas\u0131r<\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"font-size: 63%;\"><br \/>Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Hand Surgery<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-4214323069 {\n  font-size: 1.55rem;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-4214323069 {\n    font-size: 1.85rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n<p>He completed his medical education at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1996 and his specialty training between 1996\u20132002 at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.<\/p>\r\n<p>Between 2002\u20132009, he worked at S\u00fcleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.<\/p>\r\n<p>Since 2009, he has been working at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. He received the title of Associate Professor in 2011. In 2019, Dr. Nas\u0131r became a Professor and continues to work as a faculty member in this position.<\/p>\r\n<a href=\"\/en\/about-me\/\" class=\"button white\" style=\"border-radius:5px;\">\n\t\t<span>View More<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1159681317 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px -10px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-576039047 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 30px 25px 0px 25px;\n  margin: 0px 0px -30px 0px;\n  border-radius: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1188128216 {\n  padding-top: 0px;\n  padding-bottom: 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_51771069\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1073323282\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-532802739\" 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href=\"https:\/\/serdarnasir.com\/en\/hand-surgery\/fazla-parmak-polidaktili-ameliyati\/#Why_is_thumb_polydactyly_surgery_special\" >Why is thumb polydactyly surgery special?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/serdarnasir.com\/en\/hand-surgery\/fazla-parmak-polidaktili-ameliyati\/#Is_foot_polydactyly_only_an_aesthetic_problem\" >Is foot polydactyly only an aesthetic problem?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/serdarnasir.com\/en\/hand-surgery\/fazla-parmak-polidaktili-ameliyati\/#Will_there_be_a_scar_after_polydactyly_surgery\" >Will there be a scar after polydactyly surgery?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/serdarnasir.com\/en\/hand-surgery\/fazla-parmak-polidaktili-ameliyati\/#What_is_the_recovery_process_like_after_polydactyly_surgery\" >What is the recovery process like after polydactyly surgery?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/serdarnasir.com\/en\/hand-surgery\/fazla-parmak-polidaktili-ameliyati\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Extra_Finger_Polydactyly_Surgery\"><\/span>What Is Extra Finger (Polydactyly) Surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Extra finger (polydactyly) surgery is the surgical correction of a congenital condition in which there are more fingers or toes than normal in the hand or foot. This operation is planned according to the structure of the extra digit and its connections to bone, tendons, or nerves. The aim is both to improve aesthetic appearance and to prevent functional losses. The surgery, typically performed during infancy, provides successful and permanent results with an appropriate surgical technique.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_polydactyly_and_why_does_it_occur\"><\/span>What is polydactyly, and why does it occur?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The developmental process in the womb is truly a miraculous journey. In the very early stages of pregnancy, that is, in the first weeks, your baby\u2019s hands and feet are actually shaped like small \u201cpaddles\u201d or \u201cflippers.\u201d The fingers have not yet separated. By around the 6th and 7th weeks of pregnancy, our genetic codes come into play and the cells between the fingers begin to disappear in a programmed manner. In this way, five separate fingers emerge from that fused structure. The condition we call polydactyly occurs when tissues behave a bit \u201cgenerously\u201d during this separation and shaping process. As the finger bud splits, it creates an extra copy.<\/p>\n<p>This formation may sometimes present as just a small piece of skin, or it may appear as a fully developed finger with bone, nail, joint, and tendons. The question families are most curious about is, \u201cwhy did this happen to us?\u201d Most of the time, we cannot find a specific reason.<\/p>\n<p>Some factors that may play a role in the development of this condition are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Genetic predisposition<\/li>\n<li>Environmental factors during pregnancy<\/li>\n<li>Medication use<\/li>\n<li>Radiation exposure<\/li>\n<li>Viral infections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, I would like to emphasize again that in the vast majority of cases, it does not result from something the mother or father did or did not do; this is simply a feature of embryological development.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_polydactyly_a_genetically_inherited_condition\"><\/span>Is polydactyly a genetically inherited condition?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The answer to this question is both yes and no. We broadly divide polydactyly cases into two groups. The first group is what we call \u201csporadic,\u201d meaning completely coincidental situations unique to that baby, with no prior occurrence in the family. The majority of cases I encounter in clinical practice fall into this group. There is no carrier status in the parents\u2019 genetics, and the likelihood of it occurring in subsequent children is the same as in the general population.<\/p>\n<p>The second group consists of familial inherited cases. If there is a history of extra fingers in the mother, father, or first-degree relatives, then we can talk about a genetic inheritance. In particular, extra digits seen symmetrically on both hands or both feet suggest a stronger genetic background.<\/p>\n<p>Inheritance patterns that may be effective in familial cases are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Autosomal dominant inheritance<\/li>\n<li>Autosomal recessive inheritance<\/li>\n<li>X-linked inheritance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If there is such a history in the family, genetic counseling may be helpful. However, if your baby has an isolated extra digit on only one hand or foot, it is generally unnecessary to worry about a complex genetic syndrome. Most polydactyly cases are localized conditions seen in healthy, normally developing babies and involve only the hand or foot.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_which_parts_of_the_body_is_polydactyly_seen\"><\/span>In which parts of the body is polydactyly seen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Extra digits do not appear randomly in the hands and feet; they follow certain patterns of location. We surgeons plan treatment entirely according to this location, because the surgical difficulty and healing process differ from region to region.<\/p>\n<p>Types of polydactyly seen in the hand are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Radial polydactyly<\/li>\n<li>Ulnar polydactyly<\/li>\n<li>Central polydactyly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Radial polydactyly refers to extra digits on the thumb side. This is the most critical area in hand surgery. The thumb is the most important worker of the hand; it plays the leading role in tasks such as holding, gripping, and writing. Therefore, an extra digit here is not only an aesthetic issue but also a very serious functional one. Ulnar polydactyly refers to extra digits on the little finger side. They are generally simpler in structure, and their surgical solutions are easier than those for the thumb. Central polydactyly is the rarest and most complex form, seen in the middle of the hand, involving the index, middle, or ring finger. It is often associated with syndactyly (webbed fingers) and requires highly detailed surgical planning.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-532802739 > .col-inner {\n  margin: 0px 0px -45px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_51771069 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n  padding-bottom: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_710082019\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1198158885\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1768295720\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"is-border\"\n\t\tstyle=\"border-color:rgb(33, 51, 96);border-radius:10px;border-width:2px 2px 2px 2px;\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row align-middle\"  id=\"row-493109197\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1682099095\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t<div id=\"text-6833139\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\r\n\r\n<div><strong>Contact us to get information about treatments and create an appointment!<\/strong><\/div>\r\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-6833139 {\n  font-size: 1.25rem;\n  text-align: center;\n  color: #213360;\n}\n#text-6833139 > * {\n  color: #213360;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-6833139 {\n    text-align: left;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-904630039\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-right\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send\/?phone=905330852159\" class=\"button success\" style=\"border-radius:5px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t<span>Contact via WhatsApp<\/span>\n\t<i class=\"icon-whatsapp\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1768295720 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 30px 15px 0px 15px;\n  margin: 0px 0px -30px 0px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-1768295720 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 30px 20px 0px 20px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_710082019 {\n  padding-top: 0px;\n  padding-bottom: 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_446726611\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1710209222\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-2069819980\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_done_for_the_diagnosis_of_polydactyly_before_surgery\"><\/span>What is done for the diagnosis of polydactyly before surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When your baby is born, the visual examination tells us \u201cthere is an extra digit,\u201d but it does not answer the question \u201cwhat is inside.\u201d For successful surgery, we must know the unseen part of the iceberg. Two digits that look identical from the outside can have very different bone structures on the inside.<\/p>\n<p>The methods we use in the diagnostic process are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Physical examination<\/li>\n<li>Plain X-ray radiographs<\/li>\n<li>Motion analysis<\/li>\n<li>Assessment of the vascular structure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>X-rays are our map. Where does the bone of the extra digit separate from? Do they share a joint with the main digit? Or does it have its own separate metacarpal bone? The answers to these questions determine our surgical strategy. We also observe how the baby uses the hand. Sometimes a digit that looks small and weak from the outside may actually have better-functioning tendons. When deciding which digit to remove and which to preserve, we look not only at X-rays but also at how the baby moves that digit. This detailed analysis is vital so that your child can use their hand in the most efficient way after surgery.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_polydactyly_surgery_be_performed\"><\/span>When should polydactyly surgery be performed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is the topic families ask about most often and perhaps the one they are most impatient about. I often hear the question, \u201cDoctor, can\u2019t we remove it tomorrow?\u201d I understand this feeling very well; parents want their baby to achieve a \u201cnormal\u201d appearance as soon as possible. However, medical realities advise us to be a bit patient.<\/p>\n<p>Factors that determine the timing of surgery are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anesthesia safety<\/li>\n<li>Anatomical size<\/li>\n<li>Motor development stages<\/li>\n<li>Psychological impact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our general approach is to wait until the baby is 10\u201312 months old. In other words, around 1 year of age is ideal. The main reason is anesthesia safety. Gaining some weight and lung development in the baby minimize anesthesia risks. The second reason is anatomy. In a newborn, the vessels and nerves in the finger are so thin that it is very difficult to distinguish and protect them even under the microscope. Toward 1 year of age, these structures grow and our surgical success rate increases.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, 1 year of age is when a child\u2019s fine motor skills\u2014namely the ability to grasp objects with the fingertips\u2014begin to develop. If we correct the hand anatomically before the child acquires these skills, the brain codes the hand map correctly and the child learns to use the hand naturally as if they never had surgery. Completing this before school age also prevents the child from being exposed to peer bullying in social environments or being psychologically affected.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_ligation_tying_off_method_suitable_for_polydactyly\"><\/span>Is the ligation (tying off) method suitable for polydactyly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I want to address this topic in particular because unfortunately we still encounter some misconceptions. Especially when small extra digits on the little finger side are attached only by a thin skin stalk, you may hear suggestions such as \u201clet\u2019s tie it off with a string; if blood doesn\u2019t go to it, it will dry up and fall off.\u201d As a physician, I will say clearly: Please do not do this.<\/p>\n<p>The drawbacks of the ligation method are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Neuroma formation<\/li>\n<li>Risk of infection<\/li>\n<li>Poor wound healing<\/li>\n<li>Aesthetic defects<\/li>\n<li>Risk of bleeding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Inside that structure that appears to be just a piece of flesh from the outside, there is often, even if tiny, a nerve branch. When you tie it off and let the tissue necrose, that nerve end remains exposed and, during healing, forms a sensitive lump called a \u201cneuroma,\u201d which causes an electric-shock-like pain when touched. In addition, the remaining skin can look like a protruding nub and appears aesthetically poor. Surgical excision, on the other hand, is a controlled procedure. We ligate the vessel, cut the nerve and bury it into muscle so it does not cause pain, and we close the excess skin with aesthetic sutures. 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class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thumb duplication, namely radial polydactyly, is a condition where surgical planning is like playing chess. Because the thumb is the \u201ccaptain\u201d of the hand. It is the finger that enables us to grasp objects by opposing the other four fingers (opposition). When removing an extra digit here, we must consider stability as well as aesthetics.<\/p>\n<p>The points we pay attention to in thumb surgery are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Joint stability<\/li>\n<li>Tendon balance<\/li>\n<li>Range of motion<\/li>\n<li>Bone alignment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We generally use a system called the Wassel classification. In the most common type we see, two thumbs arise from a single base. Usually, the outer thumb is less developed and we remove it. However, when we cut it away, an important ligament attached to that thumb (the collateral ligament) is also removed. If we do not repair this ligament, the remaining thumb may gradually deviate sideways, take on a \u201cZ\u201d shape, and the child may not be able to grasp objects strongly.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, during surgery, we carefully separate the ligaments on the digit we will remove like a \u201cspare part\u201d and transfer them to the joint of the main thumb that will remain. In this way, we obtain both a single thumb and a rock-solid joint. In some cases (the Bilhaut-Cloquet technique), both thumbs are weak. In that case, we combine the two half-thumbs in the middle to create a single, thicker thumb. This is a much more delicate technique.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_foot_polydactyly_only_an_aesthetic_problem\"><\/span>Is foot polydactyly only an aesthetic problem?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Extra toes, especially those on the little-toe side, may sometimes be seen as a \u201cgood luck charm\u201d by families and not be taken seriously. Since it can be hidden in socks in winter, there may be no rush. However, foot polydactyly can become a serious comfort problem when the child starts walking and wearing shoes.<\/p>\n<p>Problems that foot polydactyly can cause are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Difficulty wearing shoes<\/li>\n<li>Painful calluses<\/li>\n<li>Ingrown toenails<\/li>\n<li>Gait disturbance<\/li>\n<li>Chronic pain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The forefoot (metatarsal region) becomes much wider than normal due to an extra toe and its metatarsal bone. Standard shoes feel tight on this foot. The child is forced to wear larger shoes, or the side of the shoe quickly deforms. The compressed toe develops constant pain and callus formation.<\/p>\n<p>Our goal in foot surgery is to \u201cnarrow\u201d the foot and bring it back to a normal width. While doing this, it is not enough to remove only the toe; we also need to correct the excess or prominence of the metatarsal bone inside. If that bony prominence is left behind, it can continue to cause pain years later as shoes keep rubbing against it. That is why foot surgeries require technical care at least as much as hand surgeries.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_there_be_a_scar_after_polydactyly_surgery\"><\/span>Will there be a scar after polydactyly surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every surgical procedure, by its nature, leaves a scar. Unfortunately, there is no such concept as \u201cscarless surgery\u201d in medicine; however, there are \u201chidden scars\u201d or \u201csubtle scars.\u201d This is the biggest obsession of us plastic surgeons. In polydactyly surgeries, we never make straight incisions as if drawn with a ruler.<\/p>\n<p>The techniques we use to hide scars are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Zigzag incisions<\/li>\n<li>Concealing within natural creases<\/li>\n<li>Z-plasty technique<\/li>\n<li>Aesthetic suture materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fingers are organs that constantly flex and extend. If you make a straight incision on the palmar side of the finger, that scar contracts as it heals and restricts finger movement (contracture). It can pull the finger backward and cause it to remain flexed. To prevent this, we design our incisions in zigzag patterns. This allows the scar to stretch as the finger moves. We also try to place sutures on the side surfaces of the finger\u2014parts that are not visible from the front. With scar creams and massages used in the postoperative period, these scars fade over time, take on the color of the skin, and become unnoticeable unless closely inspected.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_recovery_process_like_after_polydactyly_surgery\"><\/span>What is the recovery process like after polydactyly surgery?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The part families fear most is postoperative care. They worry that \u201cthe child won\u2019t stay still, will open the bandage, and will be in a lot of pain.\u201d However, it is proven by experience that children are much more resilient and compliant in healing than adults. The recovery process is much more comfortable than you might think.<\/p>\n<p>Expected situations in the postoperative period are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mild pain<\/li>\n<li>Use of a cast or splint<\/li>\n<li>Dressing follow-up<\/li>\n<li>Restricted movement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After surgery, your child\u2019s hand or foot will be in a bulky bandage or a cast splint to both prevent swelling and protect bone healing. There may be mild pain on the first night, but this can be fully controlled with simple syrups. Children usually start playing the next day and continue their lives by using their other hand.<\/p>\n<p>If we performed bone correction and there is a wire (K-wire) inside, this dressing stays for about 3\u20134 weeks. During this period, the only thing you need to do is keep the dressing dry. After 3\u20134 weeks, we remove the dressing in the clinic and pull out the wires. Wire removal takes seconds and usually does not require anesthesia and does not hurt. Afterward, we encourage the child to use the hand.<\/p>\n\t<div id=\"text-2442524032\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2442524032 {\n  font-size: 1.25rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t<div id=\"accordion-4232888225\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-4232888225-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-in-which-finger-is-extra-finger-(polydactyly)-most-commonly-seen?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-4232888225-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>In which finger is extra finger (polydactyly) most commonly seen?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-4232888225-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-4232888225-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Polydactyly is most commonly seen on the little finger side of the hand (postaxial). More rarely, extra digits can also occur on the thumb (preaxial) or in central areas such as the middle finger.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3262366652\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3262366652-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-is-polydactyly-genetic,-or-does-it-occur-randomly?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3262366652-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Is polydactyly genetic, or does it occur randomly?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3262366652-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3262366652-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Polydactyly can be genetically inherited, or it can occur as an isolated, random finding. The likelihood increases in those with a family history, and it may be associated with some genetic syndromes.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2931194109\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2931194109-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-should-an-extra-finger-always-be-removed-with-surgery?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2931194109-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Should an extra finger always be removed with surgery?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2931194109-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2931194109-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Extra digits that are nonfunctional or cause deformity are generally removed surgically. However, fully developed and functional digits require special evaluation.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2060032310\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2060032310-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-at-what-age-should-polydactyly-surgery-be-performed?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2060032310-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>At what age should polydactyly surgery be performed?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2060032310-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2060032310-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Surgery is most often planned between 6\u201312 months. During this period, surgical risks are low, and intervention can be performed without negatively affecting hand development.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3506151257\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3506151257-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-will-there-be-a-scar-on-the-hand-after-polydactyly-surgery?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3506151257-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Will there be a scar on the hand after polydactyly surgery?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3506151257-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3506151257-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>After surgery, there is usually a minimal scar. The prominence of the scar is related to the location of the digit and the surgical technique used; with aesthetic surgical methods, good results are usually achieved.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3186914083\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3186914083-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-can-an-extra-finger-be-functional?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3186914083-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Can an extra finger be functional?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3186914083-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3186914083-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Some extra digits may be fully developed with bone, muscle, and tendon structures. However, in most cases, motion is limited or nerve connections are insufficient.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3145828971\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3145828971-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-can-polydactyly-be-seen-together-with-other-diseases?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3145828971-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Can polydactyly be seen together with other diseases?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3145828971-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3145828971-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Yes, polydactyly can be seen together with some genetic diseases such as Ellis-van Creveld, Bardet-Biedl, and Greig syndrome. In such cases, a systemic evaluation is required.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1554531876\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1554531876-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-are-hand-functions-affected-after-surgery?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1554531876-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>How are hand functions affected after surgery?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1554531876-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1554531876-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>After early and properly performed surgery, hand functions generally develop normally. Children can reach hand skills similar to their peers without needing physical therapy.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1863424896\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1863424896-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-problems-may-occur-if-the-extra-finger-is-not-removed?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1863424896-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>What problems may occur if the extra finger is not removed?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1863424896-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1863424896-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Aesthetic concerns, difficulty using gloves and clothing, social adaptation problems, and rarely functional imbalance may occur. It can also lead to self-confidence issues.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2168365932\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2168365932-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-is-it-possible-for-the-finger-to-grow-back-after-polydactyly-surgery?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2168365932-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Is it possible for the finger to grow back after polydactyly surgery?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2168365932-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2168365932-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>A finger that is completely removed surgically does not form again. However, revision surgery may be required in cases of incomplete tissue removal or deformities related to growth.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3116217427\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3116217427-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-which-department-or-doctor-should-be-consulted-for-extra-finger-(polydactyly)?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3116217427-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Which Department or Doctor Should Be Consulted for Extra Finger (Polydactyly)?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3116217427-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3116217427-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>For the treatment of extra finger (polydactyly), the Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery department should be consulted. 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