Repair of webbed fingers or toes : Risks (Web finger repair, Web toe repair, Syndactyly repair)

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Repair of webbed fingers or toes

Alternate Names : Web finger repair, Web toe repair, Syndactyly repair

Risks

Risks for any anesthesia include the following:

Problems breathing
Reactions to medications

Risks for any surgery include the following:

Bleeding
Infection

Other possible complications include the following:

Damage from not getting enough blood in the hand or foot, due to the cast
Loss of skin grafts

Call your doctor if you notice the following:

Fever
Fingers that tingle, are numb, or have a bluish tinge
Severe pain
Swelling

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Review Date : 7/17/2008
Reviewed By : Andrew L Chen, MD, MS, Orthopedist, The Alpine Clinic, Littleton, NH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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