Repair of webbed fingers or toes
Alternate Names : Web finger repair, Web toe repair, Syndactyly repair
After the Procedure
The repair is usually successful. When joined fingers share a single fingernail, the creation of two normal-looking nails is rarely possible. One nail will look more normal than the other. Some children require a second surgery if the webbing is complicated.
Prognosis
Most people stay in the hospital for 1 - 2 days.
Sometimes the cast extends beyond the fingers or toes to protect the repaired area from injury. Small children who had webbed finger repair may need a cast that reaches above the elbow.
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