Correction of Simple Complete Syndactyly: Case Report and Operative Technique

Georgeanne G Botek and Scott D Walker

Department of Orthopaedic and Rheumatologic, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery Residency, Mercy Regional Medical Center, Lorain, Ohio, USA

^*Correspondance to: Georgeanne G Botek 

 PDF  Full Text DOI: 10.25107/2474-1647.1912

Abstract

Syndactyly is abnormal congenital or acquired webbing of the digits. Presented is a case report with the operative technique used for desyndactylization of webbed second and third toes, highlighting methods to facilitate anatomic correction of the deformity, adequate skin coverage, and tension-free closure. In this case, the syndactyly is congenital, simple, and complete and a full-thickness skin graft from the sinus tarsi of the ipsilateral foot is used.

Keywords

Syndactyly; Syndactylism; Desyndactylization; Full thickness skin graft; Sinus tarsi

Cite the article

Botek GG, Walker SD. Correction of Simple Complete Syndactyly: Case Report and Operative Technique. Clin Surg. 2018; 3: 1912.