2001
DOI: 10.1007/s002380100249
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A rare case of central polydactyly

Abstract: Ours is a tertiary care center dealing with a variety of congenital hand anomalies. Recently, a patient with central polydactyly arising mid-palm near the wrist joint and capable of independent movements was encountered. The case and its treatment are described, and polydactyly is discussed.

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“…Depending upon the extent of growth, articulation and musculature, the accessory digit could be mobile and active. In the hand, a palmer/ventral origin of a mobile accessory digit is reported (40). Likewise, an accessory digit originating from the dorsam of foot has been described (41).…”
Section: Palmer/ventral and Dorsal Polydactylymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Depending upon the extent of growth, articulation and musculature, the accessory digit could be mobile and active. In the hand, a palmer/ventral origin of a mobile accessory digit is reported (40). Likewise, an accessory digit originating from the dorsam of foot has been described (41).…”
Section: Palmer/ventral and Dorsal Polydactylymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It may be shown as a poorly developed digit ray or a small skin (tag), or a developed digit with or without nail and implanted into the autopod as a hook (Figure 1G [III] ). The mobile duplicated digit in the hand and a ventral or palmer origin digit was also reported ( Nair et al, 2001 ). Similarly, Hussain et al (2007) described duplicated digit originating from the dorsum of the foot.…”
Section: Complex Types Of Polydactylymentioning
confidence: 96%