Generally, surgery is required to treat congenital polydactyly, with limited effectiveness from medication. It is recommended to undergo minimally invasive surgery at a hospital and pay attention to postoperative care to prevent infection.

Newborns with polydactyly or webbed toes should undergo surgical treatment early to avoid future complications.

Inquiring about the treatment method and the best surgical timing for a newborn’s extra finger on the right thumb side

This article provides information on surgical treatment for polydactyly.

Polydactyly is an extra finger or a duplication deformity of the finger, which is one of the most common types of hand deformities and also one of the simplest, capable of being completely cured. It is important to note that the key factor in treating six-fingered deformities is to grasp the best treatment time: between 3 to 6 months. For patients with polydactyly accompanied by other deformities, a single surgery can treat multiple deformities at once. It is recommended to bring the child to the hospital for examination and surgery as soon as possible.