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Webbing of the fingers or toes   

Overview | Recovery

Alternative names:

Syndactyly; Polysyndactyly

Definition:

Syndactyly is the union of two or more fingers or toes that most frequently is represented by the fusion of skin between the fingers or toes (webbing) but may rarely include the fusion of the bones also. . Polysyndactyly includes both webbing and extra number of fingers or toes. Webbing may extend partially up between the digits, frequently just to the first joint or may extend the entire length of the digits.

Considerations

Common Causes

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