Central Polysyndactyly

Polydactyly means that more than the normal 5 digits.  Typically patients have either an extra thumb or an extra pinky. A patient with radial polydactyly (extra thumb). Syndactyly is the abnormal joining of the fingers.  It is most common between the middle digits but can affect any of the fingers. Syndactyly of the fingers. While […]

Scarring after Syndactyly

Syndactyly, or the fusion of digits, is a condition present at birth and is related to the failure of the fingers to separate in utero.  I have previously blogged about this condition, as seen here.  There are different surgical techniques to correct syndactyly and generally good results are obtained, no matter the technique.   Scarring is […]

More on 3D Printing

I have shared my thoughts on 3D printing with several previous posts 3D link Second 3D link In addition, I have recently been working with a reporter from veja.com- the largest magazine in South America about 3D printing and medical applications.  I look forward to this article- the more press, the better for the progress […]

Form versus Function. Can we have both?

Orthopaedic surgery is the branch of medicine that focuses on movement and function.  In orthopaedics, we work with bones, joints, muscles, and tendons, as well as nerves and vessels.   Hand surgery is a subspecialty of orthopaedics (and also a subspecialty of both plastic surgery and general surgery) that addresses all of the same issues […]