Outcome after Surgery for an Extra Thumb

The condition of a child born with two thumbs has many, many names but most commonly, we call it radial polydactyly, thumb duplication, or split thumb.  While all are utilized, radial polydactyly is the medical term and split thumb is appropriate as both thumbs are smaller than the other thumb.  I have posted about radial polydactyly previously […]

Multiple Hereditary Exostosis- Its Not Always about the X-rays

Multiple hereditary exostosis is an uncommon tumorous condition and is capable of causing significant functional limitations.  I have previously posted on MHE.  While multiple hereditary exostosis in the fingers can cause deformity and limitations of finger flexion (I need to post on this topic), we worry more about the forearm.  The problem is that if the two bones […]

Pollicization- concerns immediately after surgery

Pollicization, or the creation of a thumb, is a fantastic procedure that creates a hand that is more functional and looks better.  It is certainly a specialized procedure in that most hand surgeons don’t perform this surgery.  I do believe that this is a surgery that is best performed by surgeons that do at least […]