Congenital polydactyly and polymetatarsalia: classification, genetics, and surgical correction.
Polydactyly, one of the most common congenital deformities, is inherited and often several members of a family are affected. The condition may range from a small amount of additional soft tissue without osseous structure to a complete, fully developed extra digit or digits. The primary treatment is surgical removal. In this paper, the authors review and discuss the genetic basis, classification, and surgical correction of the conditions.
D000328:Adult; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000145:classification / Q000235:genetics / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008684:Metatarsus / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D014034:Toes / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery