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.
Syndactyly Care
Syndactyly isn't rare, but the specialized treatment offered by our award-winning team of pediatric orthopedic surgeons is.
If your child was born with webbed fingers and/or toes, they have a congenital condition called syndactyly – and they're not alone. The most common hand difference present at birth (congenital), syndactyly affects about one in every 2,500 babies each year and ranges in severity. Boys are more likely than girls, and Caucasians are more likely than African Americans or Asians to be diagnosed with syndactyly.
Our orthopedic surgeons understand the challenges webbed fingers and toes may cause. After a careful examination, which will likely include X-rays, a physician will diagnose your child with one of several types of syndactyly, depending on how their fingers and/or toes are joined together.
After your child is diagnosed, our team works with you and your child to determine the best course of treatment. Typically, surgery is performed early on to separate conjoined fingers and ensure your child's hand functions correctly throughout his or her life. However, if syndactyly affects the toes, treatment may not be necessary because conjoined toes rarely cause functional issues.
Our surgical outcomes are incredibly positive, particularly in cases of incomplete simple syndactyly. In fact, once healed, rarely can you tell there was a need for the fingers to be surgically separated.
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Pediatric Surgery
We understand just how complex surgery for children can be. Typically more complicated than operating on adults, exceptional pediatric surgery requires a team of physicians – world-renowned physicians like those found at Shriners Children's – who offer a range of specialized technical skills. With a deep understanding of what successful outcomes can mean to children and their families, all of our surgeons have what it takes to deliver truly life-changing care.
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Plastic Surgery
Shriners Children’s experienced pediatric plastic surgeons use reconstructive plastic surgery techniques to bring hope and healing to families dealing with differences involving the face, jaw, eyelids, ears, breasts or skin.
Next Steps
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