If you have a child who was born with polydactyly (where you have extra digits), one of the first things that you may want to do is look into removal surgery. Here at our office, Dr. Smith has the training and expertise to perform these surgeries so that your child doesn’t have to live their […]
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What To Know About Polydactyly Surgery Recovery
If your child has polydactyly syndrome (extra digits) either on their hands or feet, the unknown of it can be scary. And although polydactyl is more of a physical deformity than a health concern, it’s still something every parent is worried about. Here at our office, Dr. George Philip Smith specializes in the removal of […]
4 Finger Facts About Polydactyl
As a rare condition that only affects a small percentage of infants, polydactyly is a condition that causes patients to grow extra fingers and toes. Because polydactyly isn’t as common as let’s say, the common cold, there is still a lot for scientists and doctors to learn about it. To help you as a patient […]
Don’t Fret: What to Know About Polydactyly
When you’re pregnant, the last thing you want to hear is that your child has some birth defect or abnormalities. However, not all congenital disabilities are life threatening or even dangerous. As one of those not so threatening conditions, Polydactyly is a condition in which patients are born with an extra finger. Although polydactyly isn’t […]