Question
The newborn has an extra finger on the right thumb side, slightly thinner than the thumb, with a joint and nail. Both the thumb and the extra finger are slightly curved. I would like to inquire about when the amputation surgery can be performed, how to treat the curved thumb, and what is the best time for treatment?
Answer
Polydactyly is a relatively common condition in clinical diagnosis. According to your description, the newborn has an extra finger on the right thumb side at birth, which is slightly thinner than the thumb, with a joint and nail. Both the thumb and the extra finger are slightly curved. A diagnosis of polydactyly confirms that surgery can be performed as early as 9-12 months after birth, but it can also be carried out after the baby is three years old. For the curved thumb, appropriate corrective treatment is required.