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Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, Vol 79, Issue 9 454-458, Copyright © 1989 by American Podiatric Medical Association

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Pedal polydactyly. A case report

AL Sonoga and GG Guttmann

Polydactyly is a common pedal deformity with great variation in clinical presentation. There is a tendency toward a higher incidence in previously affected families, but the actual occurrence rate of the different forms of polydactyly has not been agreed upon in the literature to date. Most authors agree that the isolated deformity is an expression of an autosomal dominant gene with varied penetrance. Syndromatically associated polydactyly is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. Surgical intervention should be attempted as early as possible. Correction should be undertaken only after a thorough clinical and radiographic evaluation has been performed. The patient's postoperative goals should always be considered. It is not necessary to remove the supernumerary digit if it does not interfere with the foot's function and comfort. Cosmesis should not be the chief consideration. The surgeon should strive to return the foot to a more normal contour while maintaining or improving foot function.




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