Reconstructive Surgery
Shriners Children’s provides innovative, personalized care for children with reconstructive needs.
Polydactyly Care
When your child is born with a condition like polydactyly – the existence of more than five fingers or toes on a single hand or foot – a great relationship with your care provider can help you feel secure in the choice of treatment you make for your child.
Polydactyly is often genetic, and may appear in a few different ways: a raised bump of soft tissue containing no bones; a partially formed finger or toe with bones but without a joint; a fully-functioning finger or toe.
Polydactyly may be detected during the first trimester of pregnancy, or may not be identified until birth. In either case, recommended treatment will depend on which type of polydactyly is diagnosed.
While many times a surgical option is chosen for cosmetic reasons, other times surgery can increase functionality of the hand or foot.
Locations for Polydactyly care
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Shriners Children's provides specialty health care to children around the world. We offer a comprehensive range of treatments, services and support to improve the quality of our patients’ lives and help them reach their full potential.
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Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists at Shriners Children's help kids be as independent as possible, focusing on what is important to them and what they love to do in their daily lives.
Next Steps
Request an Appointment
Families and caregivers seeking treatment should start by contacting us for an appointment.
Log in to the Patient Portal
Parents and guardians of existing patients can email, request records, schedule appointments and more.
Refer a Patient
Physicians and healthcare providers can request appointments, start transfers or contact us with questions.