Congenital polydactyly and polymetatarsalia: classification, genetics, and surgical correction

Christensen, J.C.; Leff, F.B.; Lepow, G.M.; Schwartz, R.I.; Colon, P.A.; Arminio, S.T.; Nixon, P.; Segel, D.; Leff, S.; Christensen, J.C; Leff, F.B; Lepow, G.M; Schwartz, R.I; Colon, P.A; Arminio, S.T; Nixon, P; Segel, D; Leff, S

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Congenital polydactyly and polymetatarsalia: classification, genetics, and surgical correction

Christensen, J.C.; Leff, F.B.; Lepow, G.M.; Schwartz, R.I.; Colon, P.A.; Arminio, S.T.; Nixon, P.; Segel, D.; Leff, S.

Journal of Foot Surgery 20(3): 151-158

1981

ISSN/ISBN: 0449-2544

PMID: 7276454

Document Number: 180485

Polydactyly, one of the most common congenital deformities, is inherited and often several members of a family are affected. The condition may range from a small amount of additional soft tissue without osseous structure to a complete, fully developed extra digit or digits. The primary treatment is surgical removal. In this paper, the authors review and discuss the genetic basis, classification, and surgical correction of the conditions.